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    September 4, 2016
    Milestones launching Sept. 10
    For many years, the West Central Tribune has published wedding and engagement announcements in the "Extra" section every Saturday in the paper....
    milestones/weddingsSeptember 4, 2016 - 11:34am
    August 26, 2016
    Milestones launching in September
    For many years, the West Central Tribune has published wedding and engagement announcements in the "Extra" section every Saturday in the paper....
    milestones/weddingsAugust 26, 2016 - 7:13am
    June 24, 2016
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    Cardettes final tune-up for Fests parade
    The Willmar Cardettes practice Friday morning on the eve of the Willmar Fests Grande Day Parade. Here they are in their traditional parade-practice...
    milestonesJune 24, 2016 - 9:30am
    The 12 nominees for Ambassadors to represent Willmar Fests in 2016-17 walk down Sixth Streets Southwest during Thursday's Kiddie Parade.play button
    Here are the Willmar Fests Ambassador nominees
    The Willmar Fests Ambassadors candidates introduce themselves to the public during the Junior Royalty program at the Block Party. They later...
    milestonesJune 24, 2016 - 6:50am
    Jase Peele, age 15 months, gets a pull in one of the "Jesus Feeds the 5,000" wagons sponsored by Eagles Nest Day Care at Community Christian School.play button
    Willmar Fests Kiddie Parade marches on
    The 2016 Willmar Fests Kiddie Parade marched in full sunshine Thursday evening along Litchfield Avenue and down Sixth Street SW. They were cheered...
    milestonesJune 24, 2016 - 6:25am
    June 19, 2016
    Festival Days Car Show in Centennial Parkplay button
    Atwater Festival Days makes a spash
    Saturday featured a 12-team Sand Volleyball Tournament that turned into a match of splash ball following another downpour Friday. Baseball tournaments...
    milestonesJune 19, 2016 - 9:14am
    Trey Zamarron gets the feel of a Burmese albino python resting on the shoulders of Jim Quistorff. play button
    Strange and lovely animals at Island Days
    A visit to Island Days by Tribune photographer Rand Middleton on Saturday, around noon. Featured here in the Bird Island city park is the Sauk...
    milestonesJune 19, 2016 - 7:53am
    June 17, 2016
    Fiesta Days Royalityplay button
    Montevideo Fiesta Days offers something for everyone
    Montevideo Fiesta Days is eight days of multiple events Sunday to Sunday, including Kale the Comic Juggler on Thursday at Smith Park. Today (Friday)...
    milestonesJune 17, 2016 - 8:49am
    June 13, 2016
    Ken Behm of rural Kandiyohi waves to parade goers along North McLaughlin Avenue.play button
    Kandi is Dandy Days Parade at Kandiyohi
    The Kandi is Dandy Days Grand Parade on Saturday in Kandiyohi brought smiles to the faces of children and former children of all ages. Fire engines...
    milestonesJune 13, 2016 - 7:58am
    May 27, 2016
    The Veterans Central Council Honor Guard stands at attention at Fairview Cemetery in Willmar during the 2015 Memorial Day program. (TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO)
    Communities across west central Minnesota planning Memorial Day festivities
    WILLMAR — Willmar veterans raised the Flags of Honor on Friday on the east side of Willmar Lake. Squads of veterans from the American Legion,...
    newsMay 27, 2016 - 12:00pm
    May 22, 2016
    A thumb up for the tasty food on site.play button
    Cinco de Mayo Family Festival returns in Willmar
    WILLMAR - After a three-year lapse the Cinco de Mayo Family Festival returns at Willmar with festive activities in the Roosevelt Elementary north...
    milestonesMay 22, 2016 - 8:46am
    October 12, 2015
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    Video: Engine 2523 celebrated for 50 years as a Willmar landmark
    Railroaders, retired and active, and railfans of all ages gathered Saturday to recognize Baldwin-built Engine 2523 50 years as a community icon...
    communityOctober 12, 2015 - 9:15am
    January 1, 2014
    Confetti is dropped on revelers at midnight during New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square in New York January 1, 2014. REUTERS/Gary Hershornplay button
    (Video) People and fireworks celebrated New Year's 2014 around the world
    Tourists and locals gathered in sites around the world on Tuesday night (December 31) to celebrate New Year's Eve.
    news/worldJanuary 1, 2014 - 12:02pm
    July 4, 2013
    Scott Webb, of Waldorf, Md., celebrates during the finale of the Boston Pops Fourth of July Concert at the Hatch Shell in Boston, Thursday, July 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
    July 4th saluted with fireworks, parades, parties
    NEW YORK (AP) -- Extravagant displays of Fourth of July fireworks lit up the skies around the nation, including a smiley face that gave a wink...
    news/nationJuly 4, 2013 - 10:42pm
    November 24, 2012
    Karla and Adam Hemmesch
    Schaefer -- Hemmesch
    Karla Schaefer and Adam Hemmesch were united in marriage Oct. 13 in Lake Henry. The bride is the daughter of Tim and Cindy Schaefer of Paynesville....
    milestones/weddingsNovember 24, 2012 - 12:00am
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