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At the World Junior Curling Championships in Flims, Switzerland, next week, Randy and Susie Czarnetzki will be watching potential future Olympians from the best seat in the house: the ice. The Czarnetzkis, of Willmar, will be officiating the World Juniors competition as representatives...

Kristine Fladeboe Duininck has auctioned for events across west central Minnesota, the Upper Midwest and even the country. But for the first time last week, she showcased her talents on a global stage, auctioning a fundraiser for International Care Ministries in Hong Kong. Founded...

From soft golden yellows to bright, brilliant reds, fall colors have begun to appear in west central Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this area of Minnesota currently falls anywhere from 25 to 75 percent of peak fall colors, meaning that these...

A Spicer woman, who has a passion for throwing whimsical parties for her three young children, will be competing next week in a contest for the best-themed party in the country. Sponsored by NBC’s “Today Show,” Kelly Anderson will fly to New York on Monday for a quick rehearsal...

KANDIYOHI -- Dr. William Reid was director of pathology at Rice Memorial Hospital in 1967 when he and his wife, Ute, bought two miles of shoreline and about 220 acres of farmland and woods on the west shore of Lake Kasota. "When I came out here to work at Rice Hospital, I saw all...

To appreciate how prized this collection of World War II aircraft is, know this: The new, 15,000-square-foot brick-faced hangar that holds them...

There is heightened interest as Minnesota marks the 150th anniversary of the U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862. Hundreds of monuments and markers are scattered throughout southwestern Minnesota and the Minnesota River Valley to remember the tragic conflict. There are also historical...

With oversized shoes, a big nose and a lot of makeup, Bob Jensen of Princeton transformed into Friendly the Clown to entertain and teach students at the Clown Academy. For three years, Friendly has been teaching students about the art of clowning during the four-day program at Terrace...

International Day Marketing students from Ridgewater College will present an International Day event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Willmar...

Across the region, high school students are gearing up for that one special, romantic, splurge-because-it's-worth-it night that will be remembered for years to come: prom night, of course. While the idea behind prom hasn't changed in many years, each new prom season brings with...

It's that time of year again: time to clear out the closets, power wash the garage floor and kill those dust bunnies living on the refrigerator coils. Every year, at the start of the spring season, people everywhere begin their annual spring cleaning efforts. If you need some help...