'Good debt' has its limits

Don’t let debt myths become debt traps

After working in banking and financial counseling for many years, I’ve noticed some recurring themes about debt. When looking at our finances, it is easy to justify and rationalize our habits and actions, but sometimes it is to our financial disadvantage to buy into these myths. See if you have found yourself saying or thinking any of the following:

Demolition

Business in downtown Willmar, Minn., demolishes unused building space to gain parking lot

WILLMAR — Demolition was under way Friday of an unused portion of the UMEC USA building in downtown Willmar.

Changes coming

Testing for GED students to undergo a major facelift in two years

It may seem a long way off, but GED testing will be changing at the beginning of 2014. For students in the process of earning a GED, they have until the end of 2013 to finish under the current procedures or start over again.

Voter ID issue heats up

Willmar, Minn., Republican senator backs ID issue

WILLMAR — Sen. Joe Gimse said he’ll support efforts to put a voter identification issue on the ballot this fall.

Up, up, takeaway

Boys Basketball: With help, Cards take sole Central Lakes lead

When Fergus Falls upset the Tech Tigers in St. Cloud Friday night, Willmar found itself alone on top of the Central Lakes Conference race

Tough trip to the hoop

Boys Basketball: T-Hawks tumble Benson

Monte nearly squanders 15-point lead at halftime in a West Central South matchup Friday night

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