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Minnesota Republicans endorsed Royce White as their U.S. Senate candidate.

Willmar Public Schools has received an audit that indicates a strong position but concerns moving ahead and losing federal pandemic relief funds. The district also acknowledged gifts and donations totaling nearly $94,000.

Mary Amon, Randy Frederickson and Jay Lawton were re-elected to the Willmar School Board in Tuesday's election. They will serve four-year terms.

The incumbents have the best experience to assist in the major decisions facing the Willmar School Board over the next several years.

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Five people, including three incumbents, are running for Willmar School Board this fall. Three of them will be elected to four-year terms in the Nov. 8 general election.

Minnesota Senate 16 and House 16B candidates met for a discussion at a Willmar Lakes Area of Commerce forum Thursday.

Candidate forums for Kandiyohi County Sheriff, Kandiyohi County Commissioner District 3, Willmar Mayor and Willmar School Board will be held by the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

Candidate forums with the candidates for House 16B, Senate 16, Kandiyohi County Sheriff, Kandiyohi County Commissioner District 3, Willmar Mayor and Willmar School Board will be held by the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

Kandiyohi County Historical Society holds 125th anniversary celebration Aug. 20, 2022, at the Kandiyohi County Fairgrounds in Willmar.