Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 years
Local clubs mark longevity, accomplishments of Scouting
RELATED CONTENTDouble Chocolate-Orange Scones 
Sweetened with mini chocolate chips and orange marmalade, then drizzled with chocolate when cooled, these easy breakfast scones are a special treat any time of the day.
RELATED CONTENTSpicer woman is finalist for Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest
Pillsbury asked: What’s the one word or phrase that best describes your recipe? Michelle said: A sensational new twist ... An Amazing Scone sweet and smooth like no other that keeps you wanting more!
RELATED CONTENTLions and tigers - on the wall? Oh my!
Entering the home of Donna Jean Carver of Willmar, one may think they’ve been caught up in an African safari.
RELATED CONTENTSometimes, the best discoveries are made right at home
Smithsonian-worthy collection gains renewed attention in Pope County
RELATED CONTENTFish gone wild
Spicer borrows fishy idea from Alaska to generate enthusiasm around town
RELATED CONTENT2009 Year in Review
While a number of stories played a part in shaping the region during 2009, the deployment of 500 troops from the region, along with an area soldier’s death, ranked as the No. 1 local news story. Several stories had local impact — like the U.S. Senate recount of regional ballots that seemed to drag on for months and the national health care debate — but the Tribune news staff deemed those more state and national stories, as opposed to regional stories when it came time to vote on the area’s Top 10 news events of the year. Following is a list of the stories decided on as the area’s Top 10 as determined by the Tribune news staff.
RELATED CONTENTBe an angel: Give
There’s a 25 percent increase in the need for angels this year. The increased demand for people who are willing to dig deep into their pockets and hearts is matched by the increasing number of people in need.
RELATED CONTENTRenville County geology among state’s most interesting
Renville County’s underlying geology is among the state’s most interesting, according to Dale Setterholm of the Minnesota Geological Survey at the University of Minnesota.
RELATED CONTENTRenville County down under
County is region’s first to map its groundwater resources as part of Geological Atlas project
RELATED CONTENTA forest of Christmas trees
Forget driving a country mile to tromp through waist-deep snow only to find the perfect Christmas tree without a saw. Local Christmas tree farms make the experience of harvesting a Christmas tree a whole lot easier for area families.
RELATED CONTENTRetailers optimistic about holiday sales
The two women leaving the Kandi Mall in Willmar last Saturday afternoon were laden down with three shopping bags apiece. “I worked up a sweat,” one of them remarked as they headed for their car in the crowded parking lot next to the J.C. Penney store. Inside the mall, the concourses were busy with shoppers. Local retailers are crossing their fingers that consumers will be willing to spend more freely as the holiday shopping season arrives.
RELATED CONTENTGrief Center brings support, education about grief and loss
Brenda Wiese was still new to Rice Memorial Hospital’s Grief Center in Willmar when a high school-aged boy came in to talk to her about the recent death of a classmate. Wiese hadn’t dealt with many adolescent males and wasn’t sure how the session would go. Would she say the right things? Would it be helpful?
RELATED CONTENTVolunteers find satisfaction in helping with holiday festival
By the time the Rice Health Foundation’s annual holiday festival next weekend is over and done with, more than 100 volunteers will have been involved in everything from handing out programs to enlisting corporate sponsors.
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