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WILLMAR -- Parents who have yet to buy a booster seat for their children might want to consider doing so soon. Under a state law that goes into effect Wednesday,...

LITCHFIELD -- To most school boards, approving a $331,993 budget deficit for the following school year is almost like reluctantly accepting some form of punishment. To Litchfield Public Schools, such...

NEW LONDON -- Seven months ago, voters in the New London-Spicer School District supported a $200-per-student operating levy increase for the 2010-11 school year. However, after the state Legislature failed...

We welcome letters to the editor on topics of public interest. Your letter should be clear and concise. Letters should not exceed 350 words, typewritten or e-mailed if possible. Letters...

Darwin's evolution is being taught in public schools across the country as the one and only science theory. Organizations like People For the American Way claim that they are "dedicated...

Darwin's evolution is being taught in public schools across the country as the one and only science theory. Organizations like People For the American Way claim that they are "dedicated...

NEW LONDON -- Coming off a recent project helping the Little Theatre in New London "go green," New London-Spicer Public Schools and the New London-Spicer Educational Foundation are debating what...

We welcome letters to the editor on topics of public interest. Your letter should be clear and concise. Letters should not exceed 350 words, typewritten or e-mailed if possible. Letters...

WILLMAR -- The landscape architectural firm of Hoisington Koegler Group of Mound is being recommended to prepare schematic drawings and cost estimates for the proposed downtown Becker Avenue streetscape project...

WILLMAR -- The number of H1N1 novel influenza cases confirmed in Minnesota has jumped to 124. Thirteen of these cases were reported in southwestern Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department...

The dangerous Highway 71/23 intersection on Willmar's north side raises questions on what constitutes a safety study and a safe intersection as well. Are high traffic speeds or cross-traffic sight...