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American Opinion - On 'military mentors':

An excerpt from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States:By The Associated Press On 'military mentors': Defense Secretary Robert Gates took the correct action in ordering an overhaul of...

opinion / editorials Tue, Apr 13, 2010 - 12:00am

No formal reprimand for general who pushed gay ban

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A high-ranking Army general won't be formally reprimanded after urging troops to lobby to keep the ban on openly gay military service. President Barack Obama supports lifting...

news / nation Wed, Mar 31, 2010 - 11:30am

Military families in the Willmar area enjoy an afternoon of games, swimming and food at the Willmar YMCA on Sunday, February 28, 2010.

Military Family Day at the YMCA

Military families in the Willmar area enjoy an afternoon of games, swimming and food at the Willmar YMCA on Sunday, February 28, 2010.

news Wed, Mar 03, 2010 - 4:57pm

Editorial: City must complete airport parcel sale

The city of Willmar's efforts to obtain the federal release of the former municipal airport land and complete a subsequent land sale with a valid purchase agreement have been delayed...

opinion / editorials Fri, Dec 18, 2009 - 12:00am

Jury finds Wagar son guilty of misdemeanor charge for possessing military-issue goggles

WILLMAR -- A Kandiyohi County jury on Thursday convicted Thomas Albert Wagar, 25, of Minneapolis, of a misdemeanor charge of receiving stolen property for possessing military-issue night vision goggles. The...

news / local Fri, Dec 11, 2009 - 12:00am

Letter: Are we patriots in name only?

Lee Paulson keeps being criticized for his letter Nov. 27 recommending gun collectors be allowed to keep their guns and join our troops fighting the terrorists in Afghanistan. I was...

opinion / letters Fri, Dec 11, 2009 - 12:00am

The right to bear arms

Opinion In response to Lee Paulson's letter in the Nov. 27 edition titled "A good use for guns?": The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution clearly gives each U.S...

letters Thu, Dec 03, 2009 - 12:00am

Hats off from Jerry Butler of Spicer to Jonathon Lindstrand for his hard work and dedication in putting on his military display at the Willmar auditorium to those who have...

opinion Thu, Nov 19, 2009 - 12:00am

Eric Glesne, a specialist in the U.S. Army, left, has lunch Thursday with his son, Daegan, at Kennedy Elementary School. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Soldier dad home on leave surprises his 7-year-old son while at school

WILLMAR -- Daegan Glesne was expecting to have his grandpa come to school for lunch on Thursday. When he saw two men standing in the hall near the Kennedy Elementary...

news / education / local Fri, Nov 13, 2009 - 12:00am

A "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" training session was held Tuesday at the Willmar City Auditorium for anyone interested in assisting military members and their families. Steven Glaeser, left, and Jeffrey Gay, both with the Minnesota Military Family Assistance Center in Marshall, manned one the numerous booths set up for the event. For more information about Beyond the Yellow Ribbon ... your Fort Minnesota, visit www.beyondtheyellowribbon.org. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

news / local Wed, Nov 11, 2009 - 12:00am

Letter: Remember our POWs, MIAs

Sept. 18 is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. POW means prisoner of war and MIA means missing in action. On Sept. 18 I hope everyone will take a minute or two...

opinion / letters Tue, Sep 15, 2009 - 12:00am

Letter: Thank America's true heroes

I visited Washington, D.C., this summer and was amazed by all I saw. I was very impressed by Lincoln's dedication and sacrifice. At Gettysburg I saw the graves of the...

opinion / letters Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - 12:00am

Volunteers to install flag poles for vets during Week of Action

WILLMAR -- Military veterans, widows of veterans and family members of veterans can have a flag pole installed for free during the annual United Way of West Central Minnesota's Week...

news / local Fri, Aug 07, 2009 - 12:00am

Letter: Our addiction to militarism

How to fund the proposed overhaul of health care? How about the Pentagon handing over a half-trillion dollars for health care for all Americans, for education, infrastructure improvements, and development...

opinion / letters Tue, Aug 04, 2009 - 12:00am

The Funeral of Spc. James Wertish at Saint Mary's Church in Bird Island, Minnesota on Monday, July 27, 2009.

Funeral of Spc. James Wertish

The Funeral of Spc.

news Mon, Jul 27, 2009 - 7:01pm

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