EDC looking for swift end to conflicts, controversy over funding
West Central TribuneWILLMAR — The joint powers board of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission sought to bring an end Thursday to controversies over the EDC’s reserve...
View ArticleStewart man gets 59 months in prison for methamphetamine deal in Willmar
West Central TribuneWILLMAR — Patrick Steven Lee Witthus, 28, of Stewart, was sentenced Thursday to 58 months in prison and a $5,000 fine on a second-degree drug sale charge for selling 10...
View ArticleWhile criticizing city staff, Willmar councilman contradicted by previous...
West Central TribuneWILLMAR — Minutes of a previous Willmar City Council meeting apparently contradict council member Ron Christianson’s criticism of city staff for not telling the council about...
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Willmar businessman Dave Baker will seek Republican nod to challenge Sawatzky...
West Central TribuneWILLMAR –– Willmar businessman Dave Baker announced this afternoon that he will seek the Republican nomination for the Minnesota House of Representatives District 17B seat that’s...
View ArticleRecords for Jan. 25
West Central TribuneThis is the records summary for Jan. 25.Accidents PRINSBURG — A motorist was injured in a sideswipe crash with a semi tractor Friday morning on Minnesota Highway 7...
View ArticleMan pleads not guilty to assaulting Willmar officers, jury trial set for March
West Central TribuneWILLMAR — Cody Lee Friese, 23, of Willmar, pleaded not guilty Friday to four felony charges of assault and obstructing the legal process, plus a gross misdemeanor assault count, for...
View ArticleTeen faces felony charges for knife incident at Target in Willmar
West Central TribuneWILLMAR — A Willmar teenager faces two felony charges after allegedly threatening a store employee Thursday evening at the Willmar Target store. Omar Yanez Jr., 17, of Willmar, made...
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Willmar businessman Baker announces House bid
West Central TribuneWILLMAR –– Calling himself a “moderate,” Willmar businessman Dave Baker said Friday he intends to challenge Rep. Mary Sawatzky, DFL-Willmar, this fall in the House District 17B...
View ArticleTea Party cancels Monday rally in Willmar
West Central TribuneWILLMAR — A Tea Party rally planned for Monday evening at the Willmar American Legion has been canceled due to wintry weather and difficult driving conditions in the forecast for...
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Update: U.S. 71 south of Olivia now open; blizzard conditions persist
West Central TribuneWILLMAR — Strong winds are causing white-out conditions this afternoon, bringing travel to a standstill across western Minnesota.U.S. Highway 71 was closed from Minnesota Highway 19...
View ArticleSchools announce Monday closings
West Central TribuneSeveral area school districts have cancelled classes for Monday.The list so far includes the BOLD School District; Montevideo; Paynesville; Yellow Medicine East; and the Willmar...
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Video: Polar Bear Plunge held on Green Lake
West Central TribuneOver 360 plungers chose to leap into the frigid water of Green Lake Saturday during the 10th annual Polar Plunge. The Polar Plunge is a benefit for the Special Olympics...
View ArticleMnDOT advises no travel; more roads closed
West Central TribuneThe Minnesota Department of Transportation continues to advise no travel in southwestern Minnesota due to blowing snow and limited visibility.At 5 p.m. crews closed Highway 4...
View ArticleRoad conditions improving in region, some highways still closed
Morris Sun TribuneRoad conditions across much of west central Minnesota have improved as of 9 a.m. this morning, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.MnDOT’s 511MN.org website shows...
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Dangerous wind chills to continue through midday Tuesday
West Central TribuneDangerous wind chills are expected continue in west central Minnesota today through midday Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.A wind chill warning remains in effect...
View ArticleDowntown Willmar snow emergency tonight
West Central TribuneWILLMAR — The City of Willmar Public Works Department is declaring a snow emergency beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday in the central business district. The affected area is from...
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Polar Plunge teams raise $72,000 for Special Olympics
West Central TribuneWILLMAR — More than 300 hardy volunteers raised $72,000 this weekend at the 10th annual Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office and Willmar...
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Jenkins sentenced to Prairie Lakes for role in murder of Willmar woman
West Central TribuneWILLMAR — The 16-year-old Willmar teen involved in the murder of Lila Warwick was sentenced this morning to programs at the Prairie Lakes Youth Programs in Willmar.Devon...
View ArticleWest Central Tribune delivery slowed in some areas due to weather, road closures
West Central TribuneWILLMAR - Because of severe winter weather that made driving difficult closed and closed some highways, including U.S. Highway 71 south of Willmar, West Central Tribune subscribers...
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