Dan Burdett
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Dan Burdett is the presentation editor at the West Central Tribune. He has 13 years experience in print media, to include four years enlisted service in the United States Air Force. He has been an employee of Forum Communications since 2005, joining the company after spending two years as the managing editor of the Redwood Gazette and Livewire in Redwood Falls.
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WILLMAR -- Commencement ceremonies at Ridgewater College will be held today in Hutchinson and Friday evening in Willmar. The community and technical college expects to award degrees, diplomas and certificates to 383 Hutchinson graduates and 752 Willmar graduates. The Hutchinson ceremony will be at 7 p.m. today in the commercial building at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. The Willmar ceremony will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the Willmar Civic Center.
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota is a Senate vote and a governor's signature away from becoming the 12th state to allow gay marriage. Same-sex marriage supporters are optimistic because the House was regarded as the biggest hurdle. After the bill passed the House surprisingly easily 75-59, they were euphoric. The Senate is due to take up the bill Monday and Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton says he will sign it.
RENVILLE -- Foreign competition. This American manufacturer says bring it on. "That's where we get competitive,'' said Matt Clemens, manager of operations for K & M Manufacturing in Renville. K & M Manufacturing looks for the opportunity to compare its products side by side with any foreign-made version. Foreign competitors may enjoy some price advantages, but K & M will win the competition hands down when it comes to quality, delivery and service, the company says.
WILLMAR — For Todd Goggleye, who came to Willmar from a Twin Cities school, the generosity of Willmar businesses and individuals has been a pleasant surprise. The Kennedy Elementary School...
WILLMAR — Neighbors to Norman Larson and Delbert and Timothy Huber testified Tuesday afternoon ab-out their dealings with the Hubers and Norman’s son, Timothy, just hours or even minutes before...
WILLMAR — Mayor Frank Yanish said Monday he has signed the papers necessary to allow a 10-year, $189,750 property tax abatement for Torgerson Properties’ $12 million hotel and conference center...
SPICER — O’Neil’s Food and Spirits has been a destination near Green Lake in Spicer since shortly after the first transistor radios were being carried to nearby Saulsbury Beach. So...
WILLMAR - A winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight Saturday for much of west central Minnesota. Snow is expected to move across the region, beginning Saturday night, northwest...
WILLMAR — The Finance Committee is recommending the Willmar City Council accept a citizens’ group’s donation of $5,000 toward the $25,000 estimated cost of an organization study of city government...
OLIVIA — A 31-year-old Hector man was sentenced Tuesday to 21 months in prison, which was stayed, 90 days in jail, a $500 fine and seven years of probation on...