REGIONAL
Plans for Wegdahl park slowly move ahead 
MONTEVIDEO — Slowly, surely, and not without controversy, Chippewa County’s second county park is taking shape.
By Tom Cherveny , September 08, 2009
Commentary: Wind of region to build new business
Efforts in Kandiyohi and Meeker counties are starting to bring a new industry to the region from a resource that has been blowing through for centuries.
By West Central Tribune , August 22, 2009
Changes are expected for Minnesota’s 10 new 16-bed mental health hospitals
WILLMAR — Minnesota’s 10 new acute mental health hospitals, including the one in Willmar, have been operating at about half capacity for the last year and a half.
By Carolyn Lange , August 19, 2009
Wheelchair-bound man found guilty of assault with gun
GRANITE FALLS — A Yellow Medicine County jury returned guilty verdicts Wednesday against Allen Chancey Olson, 55, of Canby, on felony charges of terroristic threats, reckless disregard of risk and second-degree assault – dangerous weapon.
By Tribune News , August 14, 2009
Prairie Line to receive $2.5M
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Valley Regional Railroad Authority will receive $2.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reported on Friday.
August 13, 2009
Bobcat announces nearly 200 layoffs in North Dakota; some cuts made at Litchfield plant
Bobcat Co. said this afternoon that it has laid off 195 salaried and hourly employees in North Dakota and also some jobs cuts at the company’s Minnesota facility in Litchfield.
By JonathanKnutson , August 06, 2009
Police release surveillance image of Olivia SA robbery suspect
OLIVIA — The Olivia Police Department has released a surveillance image of the individual suspected of robbing the Super America station around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening.
By Gretchen Schlosser , July 20, 2009
3 Minnesota National Guard soldiers killed in southern Iraq attack
BAGHDAD — Three soldiers were killed in an attack on a coalition forces base in the former Shiite militia stronghold of Basra, the U.S. military said Friday.By By staff and AP wire reports , July 17, 2009
Sources: Tornado touchdowns reported in Spicer and Swift Falls
SPICER, Minn. (AP) — The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down in the west-central Minnesota town of Spicer late Tuesday afternoon. A tornado also went through the town of Swift Falls.
By AP wire report , July 14, 2009
Local man sentenced to 12 years for raping 6-year-old
WILLMAR — A 30-year-old Willmar man was sent to prison for 12 years for sexually assaulting a 6-year-old boy. Once his sentence is complete, Manuel De Jesus Diaz-Orellana will be de-ported to El Salvador.
By Carolyn Lange , July 10, 2009
DNR moves wildlife office out of Willmar; position is cut
WILLMAR — For the first time in more than 50 years, Willmar is without the presence of a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wildlife or forestry office.
By Tom Cherveny , July 01, 2009
Lightning strikes tower at former Regional Treatment Center in Fergus Falls, sets building on fire
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – Lightning struck a tower at the former Regional Treatment Center here Tuesday night, setting the building on fire, according to Fergus Falls Fire Chief Mark Hovland.
By Forum staff reports , June 17, 2009
Stolen police handgun belonged to Upper Sioux Community police officer
FARGO, N.D. - The Fargo Police Department is still investigating the reported theft of an Upper Sioux Community Police Department officer's handgun from his Fargo motel room.
By Tribune News , June 12, 2009
State Health Department offers advice for preventing influenza
As the spread of the H1N1 novel influenza virus continues, the Minnesota Department of Health issued a list of recommendations Thursday to help reduce the likelihood of getting sick with flu:
June 12, 2009
St. Cloud bishop says no shaking hands at church services
ST. CLOUD, Minn. - Churches are taking steps to limit the spread of germs amid fears about swine flu.
By AP wire report , May 02, 2009
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