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Dr. Jerry Kjergaard, superintendent of the Willmar School District, conducts an informational meeting Wednesday on the district's proposed levy question that will go before voters during next month's election. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Kjergaard: Decade of children to benefit from renewal of levy

If the Willmar operating levy is renewed, a decade of children will benefit from it, Willmar Superintendent Jerry Kjergaard said Wednesday. Kjergaard spoke during an informational meeting about the levy...

news / education / business / life Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - 12:00am

An historic house that stood on Sibley Avenue in Litchfield since 1894 is completing a four-day journey to its new location west of Willmar today. It crossed Minnesota Highway 23 at the intersection with Kandiyohi County Road 5 shortly before noon.

Historic Litchfield house nearing its new location west of Willmar

WILLMAR -- An historic house that stood on Sibley Avenue in Litchfield since 1894 is now yards away from a new location just west of Willmar and south of Minnesota...

news / local / region Thu, Oct 20, 2011 - 12:14pm

Steven Rosenstone delivers a speech Wednesday after being installed Minnesota State Colleges and Universities chancellor. Rosenstone became MnSCU's fourth chancellor during a state Capitol ceremony, attended by a few hundred education and political leaders. Tribune photo by Don Davis

MnSCU chief promises to work for students

ST. PAUL -- The new Minnesota State Colleges and Universities leader promised Wednesday to continue serving students despite what he called "the darkest cloud on the educational sky." Chancellor Steven...

news / education Thu, Oct 20, 2011 - 12:00am

The new warm-water therapy pool that opened recently at Bethesda Wellness Center. Tribune photo by Anne Polta

Bethesda officials anticipate new pool will be a huge boost for local residents

WILLMAR -- Lynn Slagter had long been bothered with pain across her lower back. Nothing really relieved it until she started using the underwater treadmill at the Club Bethesda therapy...

news Wed, Oct 19, 2011 - 12:00am

Find a farm to visit near you in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Minnesota Grown Directory lists hundreds of farms statewide that offer fall activities. - There are more than 115 orchards listed in the directory. - Pick...

news / education Tue, Oct 18, 2011 - 8:00am

Ten-month-old Harper Hedtke, of Willmar, plays Monday with a wooden dollhouse at the Willmar Public Library. The dollhouse and its furniture were purchased with funds from the 2011 Library Raffle sponsored by the Friends of the Willmar Library. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Enjoying the library's new dollhouse

life / local Tue, Oct 18, 2011 - 12:00am

A highlight of the Nelson Farm in rural Litchfield is the corn maze that has a different design each year. This year's "go green" theme reflects regional efforts at renewable energy. (Submitted photo courtesy of Nelson Farm)

Ag officials say visit a Minn. farm this week during school break

WILLMAR -- Families who are looking for something to do this week when kids are out of school for the annual Education Minnesota conference may want to consider taking a...

news / local / education Tue, Oct 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Kristina Greeley of Spicer and her daughter Adelie, 2½, practice skating Sunday at the Willmar Civic Center Blue Line Arena during the "It's Great to Skate" free event sponsored by the Diamond Edge Figure Skating Club. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Free skating event

news / local Mon, Oct 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Stacey Dahl, left, a nurse with Affiliated Community Medical Centers, checks the blood pressure of Donna King of Pennock during the annual Women's Expo on Saturday in Willmar. Vendor booths, demonstrations, prizes and other entertainment were presented during the annual West Central Tribune event at Kennedy Elementary School.(Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

news Mon, Oct 17, 2011 - 12:00am

Mike Haubris of Spicer, left, greets Lady, an Australian Shepherd who belongs to Kathy Strom of Willmar, during the annual Volunteer Fair conducted Thursday at the Willmar Community Center. Lady is a therapy dog who works with Rice Hospice.The Volunteer Fair gave the various agencies a chance to connect with potential volunteers in the community and also to showcase the services the rganizations offer. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Willmar, Minn., volunteer fair

news / local Fri, Oct 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Hearings on school levy renewal proceedings set in Willmar, Minn.

WILLMAR -- The Willmar School Board has set the dates for two public information sessions about the proposed renewal of an expiring operating levy. The sessions at noon Oct. 26...

news / education Tue, Oct 11, 2011 - 12:00am

Family's journey highlights need for research and support on dementia

WILLMAR -- For Bill Taunton, the first five years after his beloved wife, Carol, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease were "the best time of my life." The couple spent long...

news / local Thu, Sep 29, 2011 - 12:00am

Citizens form committee to promote Willmar, Minn., school levy

WILLMAR -- A committee of citizens is gearing up to build support for the Nov. 8 operating levy referendum for the Willmar School District. The district is seeking a renewal...

news / education Mon, Sep 19, 2011 - 12:00am

Pauline Donahue, above left, of Willmar, paints a design Saturday on the cheek of Emma Roiseland, 7, of Willmar, at the Demo Inc. booth during the Celebrate Art! Celebrate Coffee! arts festival in downtown Willmar. The annual event centers on artist demonstrations, children's tent activities, a juried art exhibition and sale, and of course, coffee. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Celebrate Art! Celebrate Coffee!

news / local / art Mon, Sep 19, 2011 - 12:00am

Shou-Mei Li, right, cares for her husband, Hsien-Wen Li, an Alzheimer's patient, at their home in San Francisco. Dementia is poised to become a defining disease and one with the potential to bring Medicare and Medicaid to the brink. AP Photo

Families urge action as U.S. drafts Alzheimer's plan

As her mother's Alzheimer's worsened over eight long years, so did Doreen Alfaro's bills: The walker, then the wheelchair, then the hospital bed, then the diapers -- and the caregivers...

news / life Tue, Sep 13, 2011 - 12:00am

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