By Kristin Brekke Vandersnick, Special to Dakotafire Media At a time when many rural volunteer-driven groups are struggling to maintain their missions and memberships, the 50-year-old Willow Lake Lions Club is just reaching its stride. In 1965, 25 men signed their names as charter members of the club. Last month, nearly 250 people gathered in the Willow Lake auditorium ... Read More »
The 2013 Clark County Farm and Home Show will be held January 19 in Willow Lake from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Read More »
As mainline churches across America struggle with declining membership, rural churches often face an additional problem: The difficulty of calling and keeping a pastor. Cost is a significant concern, but making the math work is just part of the challenge. Read More »
An overnight fire in 2011 destroyed a big part of Willow Lake's downtown—but even if the fire burned down businesses, it also sparked a drive to survive and a phenomenal flurry of community action. Read More »
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