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Kenny Schmidt, 12, puts his paper airplane in motion Wednesday at Willmar Middle School. (Tribune photo by Gary Miller)

Teachers apply NASA lessons in Willmar, Minn., classrooms

Paper airplanes glided across the sixth-grade science classroom, and the room was busy with chatter and activity as kids judged flight patterns and commented on the various designs. It looked...

extra / news / local / region / state / education Sat, Mar 10, 2012 - 8:00am

The Rev. Richard Underdahl-Peirce, pastor at First Presbyterian in Willmar, said the church established a Facebook presence about six months ago. "There are people who live and breathe Facebook and use it daily, and we can reach them on there."
(Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Churches reach congregations in new ways in Willmar, Minn.

WILLMAR - The church is an age-old institution with strong roots in traditional practices. Perhaps because of its ancient origins, many people might not associate the church with modern advancements...

extra / local Sat, Mar 03, 2012 - 8:00am

Real Money blog: Use leap year to your financial advantage

life / extra Wed, Feb 29, 2012 - 9:05am

Jack Erickson, 14, left, a student at the Willmar Middle School, has already had two more birthdays than his mother, Tracey, whose birthday falls on leap day, Feb. 29. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Willmar, Minn., women celebrate 'real' birthday this year on leap day

When you only have a birthday once every four years, you learn to make it count. At least, that's the motto that Tracey Erickson, a leap day baby, has adopted...

extra / local Sat, Feb 25, 2012 - 8:00am

Single on Valentine's Day?

For couples, Valentine's Day is a chance to celebrate the love you share with another person. If you're not part of a couple, however, the whole day can be a...

extra / local Sat, Feb 11, 2012 - 8:00am

Dwight Barnes, owner of The Original Mr. B. Chocolatier in Willmar, shows off some of the Valentine chocolates, including the chocolate roses, above, and a box of chocolates, left. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Valentine's Day, otherwise known as The Most Romantic Day of the Year, is only days away, and if you haven't found the perfect gift for that perfect someone, you may...

extra / local Sat, Feb 11, 2012 - 8:00am

FAQs about Radon

What is radon? Radon is an invisible, odorless gas produced by the decay of naturally occurring uranium in soil and water. How does radon get into homes? Radon typically moves...

extra / local Sat, Jan 28, 2012 - 8:51am

Neil and Jackie Kaufenberg pose with their three children, Maverick, Brody and Charlotte. Shortly after moving into their home, the couple decided to have their house tested for radon. They found dangerously high levels of it in their basement and hired a professional to install a radon mitigation system. Jackie Kaufenberg said it brings her "peace of mind" knowing that their home is now safe for her family. (Submitted photo)

A silent danger: In Minnesota, about one in three homes pose health risks

A few months after moving into their Olivia home, Neil and Jackie Kaufenberg learned that one of their neighbors had found above-average levels of radon in her house. Curious, they...

extra / local Sat, Jan 28, 2012 - 8:51am

True confessions of an Areavoices blogger on health in Willmar, Minn.

If someone had told me seven or eight years ago that I would become a blogger, my reaction probably would have been "Huh?" Blogging wasn't really my scene -- and...

extra / local Sat, Jan 21, 2012 - 8:00am

Spotlight on Areavoices bloggers in and around Willmar, Minn.

On the West Central Tribune's blogging platform, Areavoices, there are already several community bloggers who write about everything from politics to health to everyday life. Here is a non-comprehensive list...

extra / local / community Sat, Jan 21, 2012 - 8:00am

Tips for beginning bloggers

When it comes to blogging, there are no rules. What works for one person may not work for another. In general, though, there are a few key points to keep...

extra / local / community Sat, Jan 21, 2012 - 8:00am

The basics of blogging in west central Minnesota

Over the last decade, blogging has taken off in popularity. These days, it seems like everyone from politicians to high school students have a blog. It's easy to see why...

extra / local / community Sat, Jan 21, 2012 - 8:00am

Want to start your own Areavoices blog?

The West Central Tribune is looking for bloggers! On our Areavoices platform, anyone from the community can write a blog about any topic that interests them. Local businesses and nonprofits...

extra / local / community Sat, Jan 21, 2012 - 8:00am

Gene Fenstra of Willmar measures out a board length to be cut for a remodeling project at the Habitat for Humanity office in Willmar.
Fenstra is part of a group of men currently working to renovate the Habitat for Humanity building in Willmar and build a Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which will open sometime this spring.
(Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Willmar, Minn., area volunteers find their own way to help the community

Every Monday through Thursday at exactly 9:30 a.m., a group of about 12 men, all retired, gather around for coffee and cookies. They laugh and joke like old friends and...

extra / local / community Sat, Jan 14, 2012 - 12:02am

The Law Enforcement Honor Guard carries out the special flag-folding ceremony during the Faith at Work community service held Sept. 11 at the Willmar Civic Center. (Tribune file photo by Ron Adams)

Year in Review: Top news stories of 2011 in Willmar, Minn., region

While a number of stories played a part in shaping the region during 2011, the No. 1 news story of the year is the alleged murder of an Albertville man...

news / extra / local / region Sat, Dec 31, 2011 - 12:30am

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