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Official says children at risk an ‘ongoing epidemic’ at Spirit Lake in new report

November 5, 2012 in DL-Online

A child who routinely soiled underpants as a defense against rape. Little boys brazenly engaging in outdoor sex acts. Children left in homes with known sexual predators. Continue Reading

Council hosts special meeting

October 30, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

City discusses budget plans for upcoming year
WORTHINGTON Budget discussions for the Worthington Regional Economic Development Corporation (WREDC), the Municipal Liquor Store and other city entities were the focus of city council members during a special meeting Tuesday morning at City Hall. Continue Reading

Minn. Legislature convenes in special session to take up flood relief

August 24, 2012 in West Central Tribune

ST. PAUL (AP) The Minnesota Legislature has convened in special session to vote on a $167.5 million relief package for Duluth and other communities damaged by floods and storms. Continue Reading

‘I hope this leads to closure’: Man charged with murder of two Spirit Lake children

July 24, 2012 in DL-Online

GRAND FORKS After an agonizing 14 months of waiting and wondering, the people of the Spirit Lake Nation learned Monday that federal authorities had arrested a St. Michael man over the weekend and charged him with the brutal killings of two children. Continue Reading

Special Olympics gymnasts at State Summer Games

July 19, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press

The Alexandria Area club sent 12 members Continue Reading

Sisters help create unified competition and compassion for Special Olympics team

June 28, 2012 in West Central Tribune

For the last three years Makenna and Addison Hogan have been on the sidelines at Special Olympic track and field events to cheer on their brother, Quinn.
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Special Olympians on the run

May 20, 2012 in West Central Tribune

Jesse Bojas and Alicia Larsen were among many Special Olympians competing Saturday at Hodapp Field in Willmar Continue Reading

Two Special Olympic basketball teams earn bronze medals at state

April 20, 2012 in New Richmond News

Two Polk County basketball teams earned bronze medals at the 2012 Special Olympics winter games in Oshkosh over the weekend. Continue Reading

Koenen takes early lead in Senate District 20 special election

April 10, 2012 in West Central Tribune

Rep. Lyle Koenen has taken an early lead in the Senate District 20 special election. Continue Reading

Koenen leads in Senate District 20 primary election

March 27, 2012 in West Central Tribune

WILLMAR — As ballots are being counted in the special primary election held today in the seven west central Minnesota counties of Senate District 20, Rep. Lyle Koenen, DFL of Clara City, currently has the lead over DFLer John Schultz of Correll. Continue Reading