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Winter storm watch begins early Tuesday for west central Minn.

WILLMAR — The National Weather Serivce Twin Cities office in Chanhassen is forecasting a late-season winter storm to affect west and central Minnesota from Tuesday through Thursday. The Weather Service...

news / region Mon, Apr 08, 2013 - 6:16pm

Assault charges filed today for weekend stabbing in Montevideo

MONTEVIDEO — The Chippewa County attorney’s office filed charges of assault in the first degree and assault in the second degree against David Medellin Jr., 18, of Montevideo, in district...

news / region Mon, Apr 08, 2013 - 1:12pm

Two Burlington Northern Santa Fe locomotives derailed Friday in Granite Falls when, as they went around a curve, the rails spread apart. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

2 BNSF locomotives derail in Granite Falls

GRANITE FALLS — Two Burlington Northern Santa Fe locomotives derailed at about 1:30 p.m. Friday in northwest Granite Falls, said Granite Falls Mayor David Smiglewski. The derailment happened after a...

news / region Fri, Apr 05, 2013 - 11:48pm

CURE and director go separate ways

MONTEVIDEO — Clean Up our River Environment and the executive director who helped create its mission and extend its influence well beyond the Upper Minnesota River are going separate ways...

news / region Fri, Apr 05, 2013 - 11:43pm

Focus 2013: Rising to the Challenge

Across the board, a changing economy and changing demographics are impacting the way we live — from government, medical and educational services to the way we do business and even...

news / region Fri, Apr 05, 2013 - 6:00am

Interviews Friday for three finalists for auditor in Swift County, Minn.

BENSON — Swift County Commissioners will interview three finalists Friday morning for the appointed position of auditor. Whoever is selected will replace Byron Giese, who is retiring at the end...

news / region Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 11:50pm

Belgrade, Minn., Meats and Pastures a Plenty issue voluntary recall

BELGRADE — Belgrade Meats and Pastures a Plenty have issued a voluntary recall on uncured smoked breakfast links, uncured wieners, uncured smoked brat links, and pepper sticks after routine product...

news / region Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 11:48pm

Redwood Falls, Minn., man pleads guilty to 38-mile chase with police

OLIVIA — A man who led law officers on a 38-mile, high-speed chase in Renville County entered guilty pleas on Wednesday to charges resulting from the Dec. 3 incident. Brian...

news / region Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 11:07pm

West central Minn. companies issue voluntary recall of meat products; no illness reported

BELGRADE -- Belgrade Meats and Pastures a Plenty have issued a voluntary recall on uncured smoked breakfast links, uncured wieners, uncured smoked brat links, and pepper sticks after routine product...

news / region Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 7:12pm

Defendant enters guilty pleas in Renville County high speed chase case

OLIVIA — A man who led law officers on a 38-mile high speed chase in Renville County entered guilty pleas this morning in district court in Olivia to charges resulting...

news / region Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 11:56am

The New Normal: Calling on local governments to innovate

Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 lakes, but could just as easily be known as the land of 10,000 ideas. For generations, the state has been a national...

news / region Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 11:00am

In 2012, under financial pressure to reduce costs, Big Stone County Commissioners sought voter approval to make the auditor, treasurer and recorder jobs appointed rather than elected. Voters turned it down. Submitted photo

Changing economy drives counties to change how they do business

The recession, a reduction in revenues and the mantra that government should “live within its means” has meant many county governments have streamlined staff while still trying to provide the...

news / region Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 6:00am

The Kandiyohi Area Transit is a good example of collaboration between the city of Willmar and Kandiyohi County. The public transportation system provides rides city-wide and across the county. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Cities find varying ways to collaborate

The following area cities are among cities listed by the League of Minnesota Cities sharing services with other governmental entities: Appleton Ambulance: Mutual aid agreements for ambulance services with many...

news / region Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 6:00am

Counties collaborate in effort to improve health care in rural Minnesota

Changes in health care insurance in the private sector have been undergoing changes for years and with the gradual implementation of the Affordable Care Act will evolve even more. Cost,...

news / region Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 6:00am

The low cost of social media is a big reason why Erin Daniels uses it to promote the Glacial Ridge Winery in Spicer. As the marketing and events manager, Daniels runs the winery’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Area businesses embrace benefits, challenges of social media

“Like” our Facebook page. “Follow us” on Twitter. “Check into” our business on Foursquare. “Connect with us” on LinkedIn. In recent years, these requests have gone from infrequent to mainstream...

news / region Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 6:00am

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