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Tourists and locals gathered in sites around the world on Tuesday night (December 31) to celebrate New Year's Eve.

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...

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. The groom is the son of Frank and Patti Hemmesch of Paynesville. Matron of honor was Peggy Schaefer, sister-in-law of the bride. Bride's...

Heidi Abbas and Aaron Hagen are engaged to be married Dec.

Jennifer Peterson and Anthony Levitz were united in marriage Sept. 1 at Hope Presbyterian Church in Spicer. The bride is the daughter of Sandy and Rick Lee of New London. The groom is the son of Jill and Steve Ulferts of Raymond. Maid of honor was Jolene Peterson, sister of the...

Jennifer Platt and Jonathan Lankenau were united in marriage Oct. 20 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar. The bride is the daughter of Jerry and Dawn Platt of Willmar.

Eva Rodelius and Luke Buer, both of St. Paul, are engaged to be married Jan.

Sarah Thimjon and Matthew Hauge were united in marriage Aug. 25 at Plymouth Covenant Church in Plymouth. The bride is the daughter of Bob and Joan Thimjon of Sioux Falls, S.D. The groom is the son of Hubert and Lynda Hauge of Kerkhoven. Maid of honor was Lisa Thimjon, sister of...

Jamie Wilson of Maple Grove and Jason Cain of Arden Hills are engaged to be married Dec. 8 at the Green Lake Bible Camp Chapel in Spicer. Wilson is the daughter of John and Lori Wilson of Willmar. She is a 2008 graduate of Willmar Senior High School and a 2012 graduate of Bethel...

Kimberly Hillers and Jordon Daugherty were united in marriage Sept. 8 at the Daugherty Family Farm. The bride is the daughter of Daryl and Kay Hillers of Clara City. The groom is the son of David and Andrea Daugherty of Renville. Maid of honor was Dana Hillers, sister of the bride....

Kortney Lee Mulder and Paul Donald Peterson were united in marriage Aug. 24 at the Granite Falls Lutheran Church. The bride is the daughter of Greg and Robin Mulder of Renville. The groom is the son of Gary and Kris Peterson of Sacred Heart. Maid of honor was Tracy Runsewe, sister...

Kelly Jo Schilke and Dain Thonvold were united in marriage Sept. 8 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar. The bride is the daughter of Cathy Carter and Harry Schilke, both of Lincoln, Neb. The groom is the son of Gary and Kathy Thonvold of Willmar. Maid of honor was Kristen Jaeb,...

Heather Tonyan and Adam McLane were united in marriage Sept. 8 at Genoa City, Wis. The bride is the daughter of Don and Mary Tonyan of McHenry, Ill., and Bill and Jeri Groenwald of Lakemoor, Ill. The groom is the son of Steve and Bonnie McLane of Spicer and Loreen McLane of Willmar. Maid...

Alyssa Merten and Paul Radloff were united in marriage Aug. 11 at Our Lady of the Lakes in Spicer. The bride is the daughter of Tom and Deb Merten of Spicer. The groom is the son of David and Julie Radloff of Hutchinson. Matron of honor was Amanda Aponte, friend of the bride. Bride's...

Julie Torizawa and Ted Braun, both of Las Vegas, are engaged to be married Dec. 29 in Del Mar, Calif. Torizawa is the daughter of Shigemi Torizawa and Cindy Southern of Norco, Calif. She is a 1995 graduate of Norco High School and a 2001 graduate of Western University of Health...