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WILLMAR -- One of the biggest challenges facing the city of Willmar is trying to find sufficient revenues to sustain growth, build infrastructure...

WILLMAR -- Willmar Police Chief David Wyffels has commended five individuals for rescuing a Willmar man who probably would have died from injuries suffered last week when he was pinned and lay bleeding under an all-terrain vehicle. In letters to the individuals, Wyffels said the...

WILLMAR -- In the only contest among the four open seats, Ward 2 incumbent Ron Christianson, 60, was re-elected to a fifth four-year term on the Willmar City Council, handily defeating challenger Andrew Bjur, 1,447 to 570, according to unofficial returns in Tuesday's general election. Christianson,...

Voter's in Ward 2 of Willmar face the decision of re-electing incumbent Ron Christianson or choosing challenger Andrew Bjur. Christianson dislikes government and anyone who disagrees with him and does not understand a conflict-of-interest concept. Bjur brings a fresh view and a record...

WILLMAR -- As a Willmar City Council member from Ward 2, Andrew Bjur believes he can do a lot of good for the city and says he'll be a champion for all citizens. "I feel like I can get things done. I know (city) staff really well. I've worked with them and we've accomplished things...

WILLMAR -- Ward 2 City Council member Ron Christianson says he wants to be where the decisions affecting his block, his ward and his city are made. "I'm here to serve the people and to be a spokesman for them,'' Christianson said. "I'm the kind of guy that's not afraid to ask the...