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The former Minnesota Energy plant in Buffalo Lake began production in 1997 but was closed in early 2010 and remained idled until being acquired and re-permitted this year by Purified Renewable Energy LLC. Renville County is a national leader in the production of corn and once again is home to an operating ethanol plant with the reopening of the Buffalo Lake plant by Purified Renewable Energy LLC. (Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny)

Ethanol production resumes at plant in Buffalo Lake, Minn.

BUFFALO LAKE -- This is the day that trucks are expected to rumble out of the gate carrying the first ethanol produced at the former Minnesota Energy plant in Buffalo...

business / region Tue, Sep 04, 2012 - 12:00am

ACMC physicians from Willmar and Granite Falls, Minn., rated among 100 most influential

WILLMAR -- Every four years, Minnesota Physician Publishing compiles a list of the "100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders in Minnesota.'' Readers are invited to nominate colleagues whose outstanding work...

business / region Tue, Sep 04, 2012 - 12:00am

Fenstra Real Estate moves office in Willmar, Minn.

WILLMAR -- Fenstra Real Estate Inc. has moved its office to 2800 First St. S., Suite 110, in Willmar. The office can be contacted at 320-235-1022.

business / local Tue, Sep 04, 2012 - 12:00am

Fantastic Sams in Willmar, Minn., under new ownership

WILLMAR -- Fantastic Sams, 2211 First St. S., in Willmar, is now under new ownership. Teri Feist, current stylist and salon manager, and her husband have purchased the salon, taking...

business / local Tue, Sep 04, 2012 - 12:00am

Runway crack seals at the Willmar Airport have been recommended as part of the regular maintenance on the paved surface. The runway is made up of four sections and it is common for cracks to develop along the joint. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Willmar, Minn., airport runway project bid rejected

WILLMAR -- The Willmar City Council's Public Works/Safety Committee is recommending the council reject the lone bid received for an airport runway improvement project and instead re-advertise for bids. Even...

news / local / business Fri, Aug 31, 2012 - 12:00am

Kandiyohi County, Minn., commissioners hear ideas for phase two of county redesign

WILLMAR -- David Unmacht reiterated Tuesday that there is nothing wrong with how Kandiyohi County currently operates. Based on surveys, interviews and analysis of data that the Springsted Inc. consultant...

news / region / business Wed, Aug 29, 2012 - 12:00am

Lange

Wastewater group honors Willmar, Belgrade, Litchfield operators

Les Lange of Willmar, Darren Braegelman of Belgrade and Bill Nygaard of Litchfield were among nine individuals to receive Operator of the Year awards from the Minnesota Wastewater Operators Association...

business Tue, Aug 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Jacobson

Jacobson heads Loffler Co. Willmar office

WILLMAR -- Loffler Companies announces the opening of its Willmar office led by Jerome Jacobson of Svea. Jacobson has over 21 years in the industry consulting with clients to offer...

business Tue, Aug 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Sing is U.S. Bank branch manager

WILLMAR -- Toni Sing has joined U.S. Bank as branch manager in Willmar. She will work at the U.S. Bank located at 318 Second St. S.W. Sing will be responsible...

business Tue, Aug 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Zimmer

Jennie-O names Zimmer production supervisor

WILLMAR -- Jennie-O Turkey Store of Willmar announces Brian Zimmer has accepted the position of production supervisor at the Willmar Avenue Plant. Zimmer is a St. Cloud State University graduate...

business Tue, Aug 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Jennie-O Turkey Store recognizes employees

WILLMAR -- Several Jennie-O Turkey Store employees from the Willmar area were recognized with Founders Awards. The Founders Award program was inspired by and named for the company's founders --...

business Tue, Aug 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Ricardo Rodriguez, owner of Los Primos restaurant in downtown Willmar, prepares lunch for a customer Thursday in the commercial kitchen he is renting at the WAM-BC headquarters. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

WAM-BC growing; has given out $40K in loans

WILLMAR -- Growth continues for the Willmar Area Multicultural-Business Center and the businesses it advises. With the help of a federal grant received last year, the community agency has loaned...

news / local / business Tue, Aug 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Despite an extremely hot summer with little rain, the region's corn crop has fared well. Although there are pockets of under-producing crops, one area farmer projects the overall harvest of corn and soybeans will be on par with last year. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

West central Minn.crops largely escape drought

The fall harvest probably isn't a bin-buster for farmers in west central Minnesota, but area producers are expecting to bring in respectable corn and soybean yields. Noah Hultgren, who is...

news / local / business Sat, Aug 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Electric utilities may seek new partner in bill management: The consumer

SPICER -- Fundamental changes are coming to the electric industry and electric consumers will be asked to partner with their utility and take more responsibility for their bill, says an...

news / business Sat, Aug 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Tammy Barnes holds a news conference Thursday on her front lawn while imploring lawmakers to reinstate the homestead tax credit they voted to eliminate last year. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Financial hit from homestead credit cut hurts, group says

WILLMAR -- Tammy Barnes said she and her neighbors, including retired farmers and seniors on fixed incomes, are taking a financial hit on their property taxes this year because the...

news / business Fri, Aug 24, 2012 - 12:00am

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