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NASCAR mourns death of driver Jason Leffler

SWEDESBORO, N.J. (AP) -- NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway. The 37-year-old Leffler, a two-time winner...

sports / pro Thu, Jun 13, 2013 - 6:00am

Driver dies in I-94 crash as snowstorm hits Minn.

MINNEAPOLIS -A teenage driver was killed as an April snowstorm made a slippery mess of Twin Cities roads. The Minnesota State Patrol says 16-year-old Jonathon Pohlen, of Houlton, Wis., was...

news / state Fri, Apr 19, 2013 - 6:52am

This photo taken Aug. 11, 2011, provided by the National Transportation Safety Board, shows damage to a vehicle in a wrong-way accident. The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that every state should require all convicted drunken drivers, including first-time offenders, to use devices that prevent them from starting a car's engine if their breath tests positive for alcohol. (AP Photo/NTSB)

NTSB: Use ignition locks for all drunken drivers

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Every state should require all convicted drunken drivers, including first-time offenders, to use devices that prevent them from starting a car's engine if their breath tests positive...

news / nation Tue, Dec 11, 2012 - 12:03pm

Man airlifted after Highway 12 crash, police working to ID driver

WILLMAR -- Willmar Police are working on identifying the driver of a pickup that crashed into a tree around 10 p.m. Wednesday along U.S. Highway 12. According to the crash...

news Thu, May 10, 2012 - 3:24pm

Isanti truck driver who died in crash with train near Plummer, Minn., identified

PLUMMER, Minn. - A semi-truck driver who lost his life in a crash with a train near here early Saturday has been identified. Dale J. Buzzell, 65, of Isanti, Minn...

news / state Mon, Apr 02, 2012 - 9:02am

A wrecker loads a car as emergency responders clear the scene of a single-vehicle accident that occurred Thursday afternoon at 15th St. and 30th Avenue Southwest. The driver lost control of the car and rolled through a fence and into trees on the corner of the lot at 2900 15th Street Southwest. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

Teen driver, five juvenile passengers to hospital after Thursday rollover

WILLMAR -- The 16-year-old driver and five juvenile passengers were taken by Willmar Ambulance Service to Rice Memorial Hospital after a one-vehicle rollover crash around 4:45 p.m. Thursday along 15th...

news Fri, Mar 16, 2012 - 2:55pm

It's no blarney: St. Patrick's Day means extra drunken driving patrols

ST. PAUL -- Before you chug that first green beer, swallow this: extra DWI patrols will be on the roads on St. Patrick's Day to prevent alcohol-related crashes. Law enforcement...

news Thu, Mar 15, 2012 - 12:32pm

Rescue underway of bulldozer driver at Midwest Energy Terminal in Superior, Wis.

The rescue of a trapped bulldozer driver is under way this morning at Midwest Energy Terminal in Superior, Wis.

news / nation Thu, Mar 15, 2012 - 10:58am

State DVS launches updated website

ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services Division has launched an updated website at dvs.dps.mn.gov with a design based on customer feedback gathered since last summer. If you...

news / state Sat, Feb 11, 2012 - 12:00am

State DVS launches updated website, based on user feedback

ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services Division has launched an updated website at dvs.dps.mn.gov with a design based on customer feedback gathered since last summer. If you...

news Fri, Feb 10, 2012 - 11:06am

Statistics show a significant decline in alcohol-related traffic deaths and serious injuries during the New Year's Eve holiday in Minnesota. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

New Year's Eve deaths, injuries on the decline, officials cite higher awareness

WILLMAR -- The number of alcohol-related traffic deaths and serious injuries during the New Year's Eve holiday has dropped significantly in recent years, according to the Minnesota Department of Public...

news / local Sat, Dec 31, 2011 - 12:00am

Justin Barrientos, 15, from left, Cole Christensen, turning 15 on July 3, and Brandon Engelkes, 14, discuss Wednesday the possible shutdown of state government. The driver's education students in a Willmar Community Education and Recreation Department class conducted at the Willmar Middle School would be prevented from taking a permit test if the state shuts down. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Minn. shutdown would stall drivers in training

WILLMAR -- Cole Christensen turns 15 on Sunday. Bailey Kemp is already 15. So are several other students in Larry Hastad's driver's education class. The 20-student class finishes the classroom...

news / local / state / education Thu, Jun 30, 2011 - 12:00am

Child causes distracted-driving crash Sunday evening

WILLMAR -- A small child attempting to climb out of their car seat distracted the driver of a vehicle that left First Street and crashed into a fire hydrant, gas...

news / local Mon, May 16, 2011 - 12:19pm

Records

This is the records summary for Nov. 9. Ambulance checks passenger after crash near school WILLMAR -- A passenger was checked by ambulance crew members, but not taken to the...

news Tue, Nov 09, 2010 - 12:00am

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opinion / cartoons Sat, Nov 06, 2010 - 12:00am

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Evensons crowned as Willmar Fests' ambassadors

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Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2

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Studio Hop begins tonight in Willmar, Spicer, New London, Minn., area

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New farmers market opens in Willmar, Minn.

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Enter your photos in our Grill Master Photo Contest

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Editorial: Mayor Yanish is not being open with Willmar about his Secret 8 meetings

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