Debra “Deb” Louise Negen, loving wife, mother of two, and beloved grandmother of four passed away unexpectedly at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital on Thursday, September 22, at the age 69.
The staff of Willmar Public Schools gathered Thursday morning for the annual kickoff to the school year. Superintendent Jeff Holm talked to them about staying healthy, and also about his plans to retire in two years. Staff also met new Assistant Superintendent Bill Adams.
Along with other school districts in the state and nation, Willmar Public Schools is dealing with staffing shortages before the start of the school year.