referendum

WILLMAR -- Polls close in one hour in Minnesota. In the west central MInnesota area, Willmar, Montevideo, BOLD, Dawson-Boyd, Redwood Valley and Benson school districts are seeking voter-approved levies to...

After reading two letters recently on the topic of the Willmar School District levy referendum, I was taken aback by the suggestions made against Wayne Lenzmeier, current board chair. I...

When you vote no for the property tax levy, remember you are making the point you believe there is more to school management than "business as usual." The boosters would...

A veteran, long-term resident of Willmar and baby boomer would describe me. As a youth, part of my reasoning for serving my nation was to ensure future generations would have...

I vigorously support a yes vote on the Willmar operating levy. Support from greater Willmar area community members to renew this levy is vital for continued area economic development and...

Voting no on the levy may help to address the elephant in the room with more transparency. Why do we have a retired teacher be in charge of the Willmar...

Please put students first in Willmar by voting yes on the levy. Your vote is important to the future of our kids and our community. The small group in opposition...

Sunday's church processional of happy, smiling kids waving red banners toward the front reminded me of another very similar scene this past month. It was the Homecoming pep rally at...

I urge Willmar-area residents to support the levy on Nov. 8 for two reasons. First, they should vote yes for the students who need the classes that prepare them for...

We urge Willmar citizens to vote "yes" on the upcoming special school district election Nov. 8. As parents of two adult children who both graduated from Willmar Public Schools, we...

Our youngest of three sons will graduate from Willmar High School this spring. We moved to Willmar when our oldest was about to start kindergarten nearly 20 years ago. We...

The students in the Willmar Public School system are not just competing with others in this state or nation but with other students around the world. With over 25 years...

I write to urge voters to support our Willmar schools by voting for the extension of the levy. This is the same levy we have paid for the last 10...

To everyone who voted for the school levy: Each year for the next 10 years, when our property taxes come due, let's write a check to the school district for...

We have lived in Willmar nearly 40 years and our children were blessed with a top-notch education in the Willmar Public Schools. Before we moved to Willmar we taught in...