Buetow joins Willmar law firm
WILLMAR -- Carina R. Buetow has joined the law firm of Anderson Larson Hanson & Saunders in Willmar. She will be working in its general practice, focusing on real estate, estate planning and probate.
After graduating from William Mitchell College of Law, she clerked for the District Court judge in Renville County and then practiced law in New Ulm for seven years.
She grew up on a farm south of Willmar. She lives with her husband, Jason, and two children in Willmar.
McLaughlin joins Bellezza
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SPICER -- Megan McLaughlin has joined the staff at Bellezza Salon and Spa in Spicer as a hairstylist.
She is a graduate of Regency Institute and worked in St. Paul at Aerial Beauty Supply.
She is a 2001 graduate of Willmar Senior High School. To make an appointment call 320-796-0767.
Overlie joins Pep's in Willmar
WILLMAR -- Angie Overlie has joined the staff at Pep's Sports Barber Shop and Apparel in Willmar.
She graduated from Ridgewater College in Willmar and has been working in the field for nine years. She specializes in perms and cuts. To make an appointment call 320-222-7377.
Gaub Inc. fined for safety violation
LAKE LILLIAN -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in St. Paul has assessed Gaub Inc. of Lake Lillian a $2,860 civil penalty for failing to implement an alcohol and/or controlled substances testing program.
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North American adds staff
WILLMAR -- North American State Bank has added four new staff members to their customer service and credit departments in the Willmar office. They are Matt Hodsdon, Scott Ogdahl, Joy McClain and Crystal Nibbe.
Hodsdon works as a credit analyst and business banker. He is a graduate of St. Cloud State University where he is also working on his master's of business administration. He brings four years of commercial, consumer and ag banking experience with him.
Ogdahl serves as a credit analyst. He is a 1998 graduate of Willmar Senior High School and a 2002 graduate of Southwest State University in Marshall. He has four years of commercial and consumer banking experience and lives in Willmar.
McClain works as a bilingual customer assistant. She is a graduate of Bethel College and brings years of experience as a customer service representative from the metro area. She and her family live in the Willmar area and own and operate the Veracruz Bakery in downtown Willmar.
Nibbe is a customer assistant. She moved to the Willmar area from Brooklyn Park. She has a business management degree from North Hennepin Community College and has five years of community banking experience. She lives in the Willmar area.
Business Awards
Paul A. White of Atwater was one of 530 of 2,500 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans representatives named to the Sierra level for their sales and service to members.
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Business Calendar
Sept. 8: Chamber Connection, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Lee's Tae Kwon Do, 104 Sixth St. S.W., Willmar
Sept. 15: Chamber Connection, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Energy Concepts, 1805 Lower Trentwood Circle N.E., Willmar.
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