WEATHER
Slick roads play role in crash that injures four 
WILLMAR — Four people were treated for minor injuries at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar following a collision Thursday at the intersection of Sixth Street Southwest and Minnesota Avenue in Willmar.
By Jenna Dillon , February 05, 2010
Area could get 2 to 4 inches of snow tonight and Friday
More snow appears to be on the way to west central Minnesota.February 04, 2010
Corps to draw down Red River reservoirs
The Army Corps of Engineers says it plans to draw down reservoirs in the Red River basin to maximum levels to better handle spring runoff.
January 29, 2010
Heavy snow, ice bury southern Plains, cut power
A storm that toppled power lines, closed major highways and buried parts of the southern Plains in heavy ice and snow began moving into the South today, leaving tens of thousands of people in the dark — possibly for several more days.
January 29, 2010
Travelers find shelter at area Guard armories
OLIVIA — By 3 p.m. Monday travelers blinded by whiteout conditions and faced with the closure of state highways began arriving at the Olivia National Guard Armory.
January 27, 2010
State to delay more school aid
All Minnesota state offices in some southwest Minnesota counties will remain closed until 10 a.m. today due to the continuing weather emergency.January 26, 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
State highways now open in west central and southwestern Minn.
WILLMAR - The Minnesota Department of Transportation says it has now opened most of the state highways in west central and southwestern Minnesota. According to a news release, roadways are in fair winter driving condition with some drifting snow and reduced visibility.
January 26, 2010
West central roads open, some still closed in southwest Minn.
Most roads in west central Minnesota are open this morning, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation travel information Web site. Roads in the Willmar vicinity are rated fair currently, with some icy conditions, drifting snow and reduced visibility.
January 26, 2010
Weather wreaks havoc
WILLMAR — A Monday storm that seemed to come out of the blue took west central Minnesota school districts, highway departments and travelers by surprise and forced them to respond quickly to changing weather conditions.
January 26, 2010
Blizzard warning: Highways closed and no travel advised in west central and southwest Minn.
Updated 5 p.mA blizzard warning remains in effect until midnight and no travel is advised at this time for west central and southwest Minnesota.
January 25, 2010
Storm continues to pound the Dakotas
BISMARCK, N.D. - Thousands of people remain without power in the Dakotas and Nebraska and traveling is virtually impossible in many areas as a winter storm continues to pound the region.
January 25, 2010
Blizzard warning issued for western and south central Minnesota
A blizzard warning is in effect until midnight tonight in western and south central Minnesota.
January 25, 2010
Icy buildup brings down SD television tower
PIERRE, S.D. - Icy conditions are being blamed for bringing down a television tower in south-central South Dakota.
By AP wire report , January 23, 2010
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