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Tribune photo by Carolyn Lange The Willmar Fire Department is at the scene of a house fire at 1423 S.W. Kandiyohi Avenue. The home was reportedly struck by lightning about noon today.
Willmar home reportedly hit by lightning
The Willmar Fire Department is at the scene of a house fire at 1423 S.W. Kandiyohi Avenue. The home was reportedly struck by lightning about...
 News/local August 21, 2017 - 1:06pm
Car crashes into eclipse-watching Kentucky crowd, woman killed
A woman was killed and two people were injured on Monday after a car crashed into a crowd watching the solar eclipse in Kentucky, local media...
 News August 21, 2017 - 5:19pm
Records published Aug. 21
This is the records summary for Aug. 21, 2017. Bicyclist injured in collision with car ROCKVILLE — A 9-year-old Rockville girl was taken...
 News/local August 21, 2017 - 6:28am
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Starry Stonewort has been confirmed in Lake Minnewaska, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported on Monday.
Starry stonewort spreads to Lake Minnewaska
GLENWOOD - Starry stonewort has been confirmed in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported on Monday....
 News/region August 21, 2017 - 2:44pm
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources workers expect a Barred Owl, similar to this, is what attacked the girl. File photo
Owl attack prompts Minnesota state park trail closure
BEMIDJI, Minn.—Lake Bemidji State Park staff have temporarily closed one of their park trails after an owl attack over the weekend. A 3-year-old...
 News August 21, 2017 - 5:57pm
In an undated handout photo, Kim Wall, who vanished on Aug. 10, when she left the port of Copenhagen on the UC3 Nautilus, a submarine built and operated by Peter Madsen. Madsen is facing an involuntary manslaughter charge even though Wall, a journalist, remains missing. (Tom Wall via The New York Times)
Man accused of killing a journalist on his private submarine 'buried her at sea,' police say
An inventor charged with killing a journalist on his personal submarine has admitted that she died on board "and that he consequently buried...
 News August 21, 2017 - 3:31pm
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Ohio judge shot in 'ambush' outside courthouse, returns fire and kills attacker
An Ohio judge was shot Monday morning outside his courthouse in what authorities called an ambush attack that ended when the judge and a probation...
 News August 21, 2017 - 1:18pm
A farmhand loads genetically modified corn seed into a planter on Bo Stone’s farm in Rowland, N.C., April 20, 2016. Genetically modified seeds have not reduced pesticide use or produced better gains in yield than in Western Europe, where such seeds are banned. Stone uses GM seeds but says he’s choosing based on other characteristics as well. “No GM trait for us is a silver bullet,” Stone said. (Jeremy M. Lange/The New York Times)
U.S. farmers confused by Monsanto weed killer's complex instructions
CHICAGO - With Monsanto Co's latest flagship weed killer, dicamba, banned in Arkansas and under review by U.S. regulators over concerns it can...
 News August 21, 2017 - 2:48pm
Detour in effect at RR crossing in Olivia
OLIVIA—Motorists traveling in Olivia will encounter a short detour, starting Monday, as crews work on the railroad crossing near the intersection of U.S. Highways 212 and 71 on the west edge of Olivia. Motorists will be detoured on Highway 212 to Renville County Road 1 north,...
 News/region August 21, 2017 - 11:39am
This Virginia Confederate battle flag was captured by Pvt. Marshall Sherman of the First Minnesota Regiment at the bloody and brutal Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Minnesota has a Confederate symbol -- and it's going to keep it
ST. PAUL — Minnesota has a Confederate symbol in its possession. It has long caused controversy. And Minnesota is not moving it. The Confederate...
 News August 20, 2017 - 5:02pm
Kevin L. Hemish
Kevin L. Hemish Kevin Lee Hemish, age 55, of Willmar, died Saturday morning, August 19, at his residence in Willmar. Funeral services will be...
 August 21, 2017 - 5:44pm
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Your car is now worth less than you think
Car sales in the U.S. have been rising for seven consecutive years now, and it's denting the value of whatever is currently parked in your garage...
 News August 21, 2017 - 4:59pm
Security outside Trump Tower, on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, June 20, 2017. With Melania and Barron Trump moved to the White House, the security around Trump Tower has loosened. But for some shopkeepers, the past six months has taken too great a toll. (Justin Gilliland/The New York Times)
Secret Service says it will run out of money to protect Trump and his family Sept. 30
WASHINGTON - The Secret Service said Monday that it has enough money to cover the cost of protecting President Donald Trump and his family through...
 News August 21, 2017 - 2:33pm
Linda Vanderwerf / TribuneRidgewater College bookstore manager Judy Meyering stands near the front counter of the store Friday. Classes begin today for the 2017-18 school year.
Ridgewater students start a new year today
WILLMAR — Chloe Long filled out the rental agreement for some of her books, and she was ready to start the Ridgewater College veterinary...
 News/local August 21, 2017 - 6:35am
David J. Gunderson
David J. Gunderson David J. Gunderson, age 67, of Sunburg, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, August 17, at his residence. Funeral...
 August 21, 2017 - 5:43pm

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