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LAKE LILLIAN -- The next mayor of Lake Lillian could be Kenneth Wittman, if he accepts the job. With no candidates filing for the mayor's position, Wittman was the top...

In the midst of what some refer to as negative publicity I want to say "thank you" to the West Central Tribune for the almost complete coverage of city affairs...

WILLMAR -- In the city of Benson, Paul Kittelson ran unopposed and was re-elected as the city's mayor Tuesday. The unofficial results from the Secretary of State's office showed Kittelson...

Innocent until... I was disappointed that Greg Mortenson was judged guilty based on a TV news report and his mother, Jerene Mortenson, was disinvited from being the speaker at the...

I was sorry to see that Jerene Mortenson, mother of Greg Mortenson, was canceled as our speaker for the mayor's prayer breakfast. I respect the mayor's decision to cancel, but...

WILLMAR -- Willmar Mayor Frank Yanish said he has canceled the appearance of Jerene Mortenson, Ph.D., as speaker for the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Yanish said Tuesday he has confirmed three...

I think it would be wise for the West Central Tribune to make contact with the city government before spouting their opinions about what they should do with regards to...

Mayor Heitke, I want to personally thank you for the years of service to the city of Willmar and its citizens. I was always treated with respect when I had...

ATWATER -- The gavel was handed over to Atwater's new mayor Wednesday during the City Council's reorganizational meeting. In farewell comments, former Mayor Bruce Baker said he enjoyed his time...

Recently, Willmar lost a good friend and leader: Dr. Robert V. Hodapp. He served as Willmar's mayor for one term in the 1960s. I don't know what he did back...

DEGRAFF -- Unofficial results for the City of DeGraff show three incumbents returned to office, even though none of them filed for re-election. Voters returned Randy Simmonds to the mayor's...

I had the honor of serving on the Willmar City Council for four years. Because I still have both family and business interests in Willmar, I am often asked my...