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Excavation work is underway Monday for the 1,700-square-foot multi-purpose room addition to the Kandiyohi County Historical Museum in Willmar. Carlson Construction of Willmar is general contractor. From left are Steig Sogge, Corey Rood and Corey Swenson as they excavate the area. They report that they have excavated several feet deep, but the soil remains dry. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

news / local Tue, Sep 25, 2012 - 12:00am

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held today for 1,700-square-foot addition at the Kandiyohi County Museum. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

Groundbreaking today at Kandiyohi County, Minn., Historical Society

WILLMAR -- A groundbreaking ceremony for a $272,358 addition to the Kandiyohi County Historical Society's Museum in Willmar will take place today at 1 p.m.

news / local Thu, Sep 20, 2012 - 12:00am

Officials with the Kandiyohi County Historical Society are looking to add 1,700 square feet to the county museum in Willmar. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

Kandiyohi Co., Minn., considers $100K museum request

WILLMAR -- The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners heard a formal request Tuesday to make a $100,000 contribution to off-set costs to expand the county's history museum. The request will...

news / local Wed, Aug 22, 2012 - 12:00am

Larry Macht , a member of the Kandiyohi County Historical Society board, tells the Kandiyohi?County Commissioners of the pressing need for additional education and meeting space at the Willmar museum. "We know finances are tight," Macht said, but the expansion will "make it easier for people to learn about the history of the county." The museum attracts 8,000 visitors a year. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

Kandiyohi County Historical Society seeking $343,000 for expansion

WILLMAR -- Sitting in the middle of artifacts and displays Tuesday afternoon in the main display area of the Kandiyohi County Historical Society in Willmar, the Kandiyohi County Commissioners heard...

news / local / business Wed, May 02, 2012 - 12:00am

Carl Colwell, whose family history charts four generations in Renville County, returned home after a 28-year career as a U.S. Army member and civilian employee. He is currently the mayor of Morton and the director of the Renville County Historical Society. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

Minnesota Valley History Center offers opportunity to understand the events that shaped the area

MORTON -- Service with four U.S. Army infantry divisions led Carl Colwell to the Pentagon as a strategic planner. There was always a crisis somewhere. Colwell said he would escape...

news / region Sat, Apr 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Don Lattimer of Willmar, left, plays guitar along with his musical partner, Shelby Kingman, right, of New London, with their bass player, Jackie Haney during the annual open house and spring festival held Monday at the Monongalia Historical Society. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Day at the museum

news / local Tue, May 31, 2011 - 12:00am

Mary Mielke of Pennock decorates a Christmas tree from the Country Quilters quilting group Thursday at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society museum in Willmar. The tree is one of 20 holiday trees decorated by local clubs and organizations and displayed throughout the museum for the annual Festive Forest exhibit. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Festive Forest takes shape

news / local Fri, Dec 03, 2010 - 12:00am

Minn. River-Lake Pepin Friendship Tour a finalist in statewide contest

MONTEVIDEO -- A project designed to foster friendship between "up-streamers" from the Minnesota River and "down-streamers" from the Lake Pepin area has been chosen as one of three finalists in...

news / region / entertainment Wed, Dec 01, 2010 - 12:00am

Musicians Dan Chouinard and Prudence Johnson have joined to take a look at the "Golden Age of Radio" in music and song, including many sing-alongs for audience participation. (Submitted)

'Golden Age of Radio' a perfect fit for talented duo

Back in the day when Bing Crosby began crooning, the Lone Ranger began galloping, and Whoopee John began oompahing, it was all radio. Radio was where the stars launched their...

showcase / region / entertainment Thu, Nov 18, 2010 - 8:00am

Phyllis Erickson, left, and Mary Fischer, guests at the sixth annual Sperry House Tea, enjoy visiting and sipping tea Friday at the historic Sperry House. A variety of tea and authentic treats made from century-old recipes were served to the guests. Proceeds from the event went to the Kandiyohi County Historical Society. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

High tea and history

news / local Sat, Oct 09, 2010 - 12:00am

Smithsonian exhibit Journey Stories coming to lac qui Parle County Museum

MADISON - A Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit that explores history of American travel is coming to the Lac qui Parle County Historical Museum. The museum will host "Journey Stories from...

region Tue, Jul 20, 2010 - 2:17pm

Kandiyohi Co. Historical Society receives Legacy grant of more than $50K for historical markers

WILLMAR -- The Kandiyohi County Historical Society has received a $58,000 grant to replace markers at historic sites in the county. The $58,034 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant will...

news / local / region Mon, Jul 12, 2010 - 12:00am

Author Jim Johnson gives a presentation about baseball in the early 1900s and about his book "Dummy Hanson: A Deaf Baseball Pitcher's Life in the Hearing World" June 17 at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society museum in Willmar.
(Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Local author speaks about life, career of 19th-century deaf baseball player

He never heard the crack of the bat or the cheers from the crowd, but that didn't stop him from earning a reputation as a strikeout pitcher. Esten "Dummy" Hanson,...

showcase / local / local / community Thu, Jun 24, 2010 - 1:13pm

David Kingery, 10, does a guitar solo during his family band's performance at the annual spring festival held Memorial Day at the Monongalia Historical Society in New London. Besides live music, the museum exhibited historical displays, held a rummage sale and sold food to visitors. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Spring festival concert

news / local Tue, Jun 01, 2010 - 12:00am

Atwater moves up date for decision on Hotel Atwater

ATWATER -- Faced with a sooner-than-expected grant application deadline, the Atwater City Council has agreed to accelerate the pace for deciding whether or not to proceed with a $632,000 renovation...

news / local Mon, Feb 08, 2010 - 12:00am

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