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Willmar artist ever ready to serve 
Mural represents 600 hours of work over four years
By Linda Vanderwerf , October 09, 2010
Helping students learn to make the healthy choices
Carrot sticks or a cupcake?
Without parents reminding them to eat their
vegetables, students at Willmar Public Schools
can still make healthy eating choices.
By Jenna Hanson , September 11, 2010
Model M makes Car Run debut today
It was nearly 80 years ago that Sig Wasberg purchased the 1907 Model M Cadillac that rolled into his salvage yard just outside of Big Stone during the Great Depression of the late 1920s and early ’30s.
By Jenna Hanson , August 14, 2010
The ultimate in all-terrain and air vehicle
Maverick Sport travels the streets of Willmar
By Jenna Hanson , August 07, 2010
Camping at its best
Consider a local vacation.
‘Are we there yet?’
can hold off for another summer.
By By Jenna Hanson , July 17, 2010
Litchfield siblings join hunt for MIAs
The souvenirs from Marjorie and Eric Ploeger’s trip to Papua New Guinea are many. There’s the handmade bow and arrows, a decorative piece of pottery, handwoven bags for collecting food, a specially sewn dress, and perhaps among the most important — the dog tags they wore while searching for World War II airmen missing in action.
By Linda Vanderwerf , July 10, 2010
Litchfield siblings join hunt for MIAs
he souvenirs from Marjorie and Eric Ploeger’s trip to Papua New Guinea are many. There’s the handmade bow and arrows, a decorative piece of pottery, handwoven bags for collecting food, a specially sewn dress, and perhaps among the most important — the dog tags they wore while searching for World War II airmen missing in action.
July 10, 2010
Ridin' through the Rockies
Bicycle Tour of Colorado more challenging than Minnesota rides
By Gary Miller , July 03, 2010
'The Helper'
Sunburg man’s invention gives a lift to people in wheelchairs
By Carolyn Lange , June 26, 2010
Studio Hop showcases area artists
Twenty-three artists + 13 studios + two days = one colorful weekend.
The sixth annual Lakes Area Studio Hop takes place this today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., at various artists’ studios in and around Willmar, Spicer and New London.
This year, hoppers can expect to see a mix of artwork ranging from oil paintings, wood carvings and photography to stained glass, jewelry and gas-fired pottery.
“There’s a new experience in store for everyone,” said Kristin Allen, co-chair of the event. “It’s a chance for the public to see the creative spaces that the artists work in — the dirt, the paint, the drip.”
Studio Hop began in 2005 as a way for the public to meet local artists, tour their studios and view demonstrations. This year, the free event will feature 23 artists in 13 different studio locations.
“This event elevates and supports the creative people that live around us and among us,” Allen said. “It just shows how many different kinds of creative folk there are in this community.”
By Ashley White , June 19, 2010
‘Corn-tastic’
Benson college student has a ‘corny’ idea for promoting farming
By Linda Vanderwerf , June 05, 2010
Observances, parades set on Memorial Day
Willmar veterans will raise the Flags of Honor at 7 a.m. today on the east side of Willmar Lake.
Squads of veterans from the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and others will place flags on the graves of every veteran grave in the area.
On Memorial Day, the veterans will visit each cemetery where they will read the roll call, fire a rifle salute and play taps.
About 1,657 flags will be put on veterans’ graves.
By Tribune News , May 29, 2010
Fish Gone Wild to be ‘released’ next week in Spicer
SPICER — Lola. Phish-Styx. Akita. Two-faced Impostor. Wild Willy Walleye.
By Carolyn Lange , May 23, 2010
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