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Waterfowl enthusiast’s best season is just ahead
NEW LONDON — October could never come soon enough for Dr. Roger Strand, a life-long waterfowl hunter.
March 13, 2010
Flood warning issued in upper Minnesota River basin as rains continue 
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for areas of the Upper Minnesota River basin due to a forecast for continued rain and melting of the snowpack.
March 11, 2010
Flooding potential remains concern
MONTEVIDEO — A newly updated flood forecast for the Upper Minnesota River warns that the probability for flooding remains high in Montevideo.
By Tom Cherveny , March 06, 2010
Local troops reaching home stretch in deployment
Local troops serving with the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery in Kuwait have covered 1.7 million miles while providing convoy protection without an accident or injury.
February 25, 2010
Weather Service warns of increased chance of flooding in Montevideo and Granite Falls
MONTEVIDEO — A newly issued forecast raises the potential for flood problems along the Minnesota River in Montevideo and Granite Falls this spring.
By Tom Cherveny , February 20, 2010
Snow totals for the area on the rise, but way off the record
WILLMAR — So far this season, 43.2 inches of snow has fallen in Willmar.
February 11, 2010
Up to 10 inches of snow could fall in area
WILLMAR — As much as 10 inches of snow could fall in the Willmar area before it’s all over on Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Chanhassen is forecasting.
February 08, 2010
Storm warning issued with forecast for up to 10 inches of snow
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for west central Minnesota with a forecast for up to 10 inches of snow by Tuesday morning.
February 07, 2010
Yellowstone bison going to Turner’s ranch
BILLINGS, Mont. — Billionaire Ted Turner is getting 88 Yellowstone National Park bison from a faltering Montana program that was supposed to put the disease-free animals on public or tribal lands.
February 04, 2010
Minn. National Guard's 'Red Bull" unit still waiting for bonus pay
MINNEAPOLIS - Three years after returning from Iraq, 2,500 Minnesota soldiers are still waiting for bonus pay promised to them by the government.
February 04, 2010
Olivia armory gives shelter to 75 stranded motorists
OLIVIA – At least 75 people spent the night at the National Guard Armory in Olivia last night.
January 26, 2010
Business Briefs
German firm will provide turbines for wind project
January 26, 2010
Weekend weather could be an icy mix of rain and snow
WILLMAR — A wintry mix of ice, sleet and snow could be in store for west central Minnesota this weekend. By the time the system leaves the area Sunday night 3-6 inches of wet, heavy snow could be accumulated.January 22, 2010
Weather Service cancels winter weather advisory for SW Minn., freezing drizzle may occur overnight
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The National Weather Service has canceled the winter weather advisory affecting southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa, but areas of freezing drizzle will persist through Thursday morning.January 20, 2010
National Park Service to assist Tatanka Bluffs
REDWOOD FALLS — Their goal is to make the Tatanka Bluffs Corridor a recreational destination with brand recognition on par with the state’s best, like the Brainerd Lakes Area or North Shore.
By Tom Cherveny , December 28, 2009
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