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Specialist Christopher David Horton, 26, was killed on Friday while serving in Afghanistan.

Willmar family is mourning loss of grandson serving in Afghanistan

WILLMAR -- A Willmar area family is mourning the loss of a loved one who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Friday. Army Spec. Christopher David Horton and two...

news / local / region Mon, Sep 12, 2011 - 11:07am

Spicer, Minn., girl raises money to help kids with same medical conditions she has

SPICER -- Autumn Williams, 10, of Spicer, raised $283.75 for Operation Smile at her lemonade stand last weekend.

news / local Mon, Sep 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Parents, middle schoolers invited to cyber safety meeting Monday in Willmar

WILLMAR -- Parents and their middle school-aged children are invited to attend a cyber safety meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Willmar Middle School gym. County Attorney Jenna Fischer...

news / local / education Sun, Sep 11, 2011 - 6:00am

It's flu shot time and supply is plentiful

WILLMAR -- If you plan to get an influenza shot this year, there's no time like the present. Local health providers and pharmacies such as Cub Foods and Walgreen's began...

news / local Sat, Sep 10, 2011 - 12:00am

The loss of their son Joshua in Iraq in 2007 has been difficult for Kim and Greg Schmit of Willmar. They have come to know lots of sacrifice and pain since Sept. 11, 2001. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

A day many remember for its terror is but the starting point for this Willmar family's journey of sacrifice and pain

Specialist Kyle Miller's death while serving with the Minnesota National Guard in Iraq on June 29, 2006, was heart-breaking and unnerving news for Kim Schmit. She worked with the fallen...

news Sat, Sep 10, 2011 - 12:00am

Gary Danielson, Kandiyohi County Public Works Director, right, discusses the proposed plans for Kandiyohi County Road 9 during a Thursday night meeting at the Health and Human Services building in Willmar. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Opinions vary on Eagle Lake road project near Willmar, Minn.

WILLMAR -- Public opinions about what, if anything, should be done with a three-mile stretch of County Road 9 Northeast on the east side of Eagle Lake were expressed Thursday...

news / local / life Fri, Sep 09, 2011 - 12:00am

Willmar 'Going Green' cleanup, collection effort is scheduled for weekend

WILLMAR -- Residents of the city and surrounding area will have a chance to dispose of batteries, appliances, electronics and more during "Going Green,'' a cleanup-your-city-and-recycling-day Saturday. Organizers say many...

news Thu, Sep 08, 2011 - 12:00am

Rhonda Gronseth of St. Cloud and her sons enjoyed the unique opportunity to camp in a tipi at the Upper Sioux Agency State Park earlier this week. She is shown with sons, Calvin, 10, clockwise from left, Avery, 12, and Reece, 5. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

State park's tipis offer a unique camping experience

UPPER SIOUX AGENCY STATE PARK -- Some of Rhonda Gronseth's fondest childhood memories were made on camping trips with her mother. She's just one-upped her mother. "Oh, cool,'' she said...

outdoors / region / state Sat, Aug 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Twins Orion, left, and Lana Day were born unexpectedly at their home in Clara City at 36½ weeks. They are doing well, their parents, Selena Owen and John-Adam-Day, report. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

Aug. 25, 2011: Clara City, Minn., man helps with unexpected home delivery of his son, daughter

A nervous, father-to-be is hardly an expectant mother's first choice for help when a baby decides to make an early arrival. However, Selena Owen could not have found any better...

news / local Thu, Aug 25, 2011 - 12:00am

Latest Minnesota measles outbreak prompts reminders to vaccinate

WILLMAR -- Two measles cases in Dakota County this past month have prompted local health officials to reiterate the importance of keeping children up to date with their shots. The...

news / local Tue, Aug 23, 2011 - 12:00am

Kandiyohi County Administrator Larry Kleindl, second right, leads the county commissioners in a discussion Monday about the 2012 budget. Pictured from left are commissioners Jim Butterfield, Harlan Madsen, Dean Shuck and Dennis Peterson. Public Works Director Gary Danielson is at right. Tribune photo by Carolyn Lange

Kandiyohi County, Minn., officials say residents to see tax hike

For nearly four hours Monday, the Kandiyohi County Commissioners sat around a work table littered with pages of budgets from county departments in an attempt to put together a 2012...

news Tue, Aug 23, 2011 - 12:00am

Quiana Christenson, 8, of Willmar, left, plays mini golf Friday as lifeguard Josh Oestreich supervises during the Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center pool carnival. Kids from Cardinal Place as well as kids from the community were invited to play the variety of games set up around the outer perimeter of the Willmar pool. The pool will be open to the public through Aug. 28. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

news / local Sat, Aug 20, 2011 - 12:00am

Mobile spay-neuter service coming to town Sept. 13

WILLMAR -- The Minnesota Spay/Neuter Assistance Program is making its third visit to Willmar next month, offering low-cost spay-neuter surgery for pets whose owners meet income guidelines. The mobile service...

news / local Fri, Aug 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Gary Dauer of Leader, top right, entertains the crowd Thursday during the LA Pig Races at the Kandiyohi County Fairgrounds in Willmar. Dauer brought his show, Leader Area Pig Races, to the County Fair to offer a family-fun show with high energy, loud music, games, prizes and, of course, pigs, seen above. The races are a new attraction to this year's fair. Tribune photo by TJ Jerke

Pig racing an instant crowd-pleaser at Kandiyohi Co. Fair

In a northern Minnesota town where pigs outnumber people, pig races are the main sport that draws thousands to the local Bears Den Bar and Grill. Hundreds were also drawn...

news / local Fri, Aug 12, 2011 - 12:00am

Happy, an 8-year-old Papillon, perform's during Wednesday 4-H Dog Project at the Kandiyohi County Fair. Tribune photo by TJ Jerke

4-H project showcases local dogs and their owners

WILLMAR -- As the rooster crowed and the Kandiyohi County Fair got under way Wednesday morning, a group of dogs and young dog owners stole the spotlight at the 4-H...

news / local / life Thu, Aug 11, 2011 - 12:00am

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