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    December 27, 2012
    A man and his wife were killed Thursday after the vehicle they were traveling in collided with this 2005 Freightliner semi near New London. Tribune photo by Ron Adams
    Intersection near New London, Minn., has been the site of multiple crashes
    NEW LONDON — Janett Helgeson drives frequently on state Highway 9 from her home in Sunburg to get to U.S. Highway 71. That’s where she was...
    News/localDecember 27, 2012 - 11:13pm
    December 31, 2010
    War in the Middle East hit home again in 2010 with the death of Army Private First Class Ryane Clark, 22, of New London. Clark was killed in action Oct. 4 in Afghanistan and was laid to rest in his hometown cemetery at Green Lake Lutheran Church. (Tribune file photo)
    10 stories that made 2010 history
    While a number of stories played a part in shaping the region during 2010, the No. 1 news story of the year is the number of local elected officials...
    Life/extraDecember 31, 2010 - 12:03pm
    November 24, 2010
    No one was injured in what is believed to be the first accident at the new Business 71 and Kandiyohi County Road 24 and 23rd Street Northeast intersection in Willmar shortly before noon on Wednesday.
    Mn/DOT to monitor, add delineators and signs at Business 71, CR 24 and 23rd Street intersection
    Update 3 p.m.
    News/regionNovember 24, 2010 - 2:36pm
    The intersection on Business 71, Kandiyohi County Road 24/23rd Street Northeast near the Health and Human Services Building in Willmar is seen Tuesday after it was opened to traffic. Tribune photo by Gary Miller
    Local commuters not shy in expressing opinion, concerns on new intersection
    The Minnesota Department of Transportation's District 8 Office in Willmar on Tuesday officially opened the recently completed U-turn, no-left-turn...
    News/businessNovember 24, 2010 - 12:00am
    November 22, 2010
    North Business 71 intersection to open Tuesday
    WILLMAR -- The safety improvement project at the intersection of Business 71, Kandiyohi County Road 24 and 23rd Street Northeast in Willmar is expected to be completed and the intersection open to traffic on Tuesday, weather permitting, according to a news release from the District...
    News/businessNovember 22, 2010 - 2:00pm
    November 18, 2010
    Letter: It's a poor intersection fix
    I would like to congratulate Duininck Construction on their quick work to complete the Highway 71/23 (business) intersection with the law enforcement road and the golf course road. However, this poorly designed project, which cost more than $725,000 (plus the additional costs of...
    opinion/lettersNovember 18, 2010 - 12:00am
    November 17, 2010
    MnDOT reports opening for intersection on Highway 71 delayed
    WILLMAR -- The opening of the newly redesigned intersection on North Business 71 near the Health and Human Services Building in Willmar is being held up. The Minnesota Department of Transportation had planned to open the intersection sometime this week, according to Diane Beck, public...
    News/localNovember 17, 2010 - 12:00am
    October 30, 2010
    The project to revamp the intersection on North Business 71, Kandiyohi County Road 24 and 23rd Street is getting a last-minute change. An access road to allow emergency vehicles to get across the four-lane highway in less distance was added to the plan Friday. Tribune photo by Ron Adams
    Last-minute change made to intersection design
    WILLMAR -- A misunderstanding or miscommunication between three government entities that are involved with a project to create a safer intersection...
    News/localOctober 30, 2010 - 12:00am
    September 25, 2010
    Business 71 intersection safety improvements begin Monday
    WILLMAR -- Motorists will encounter lane closures on the Business 71 four-lane as a safety improvement project begins Monday at the Business 71/County Road 24/23rd Street Northeast intersection, announces the District 8 office in Willmar of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The...
    News/localSeptember 25, 2010 - 12:00am
    August 4, 2010
    Intersection project approved by Kandiyohi County Board
    WILLMAR -- The final leg of the three-legged stool was put in place Tuesday when the Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with the city of Willmar and Minnesota Department of Transportation to revamp an intersection on the north edge of town near the Health...
    News/localAugust 4, 2010 - 12:00am
    August 3, 2010
    A vehicle passes Monday through the Business 71/County Road 24/23rd Street Northeast intersection. The Willmar City Council has approved a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Kandiyohi County for construction of a proposed safety improvement at the site. Multiple accidents have occurred there the past few years. Tribune photo by Gary Miller
    Willmar City Council approves intersection agreement
    WILLMAR -- The Willmar City Council on Monday night approved a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Kandiyohi...
    News/localAugust 3, 2010 - 12:00am
    July 31, 2010
    Willmar council to consider agreement for improvement to troubled intersection
    WILLMAR -- The Willmar City Council on Monday night will consider a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Kandiyohi County for construction of the proposed safety improvement at the Business 71/County Road 24/23rd Street Northeast intersection. The...
    News/localJuly 31, 2010 - 12:00am
    June 23, 2010
    The city street pavement buckled Wednesday morning following another storm water flooding event early Wednesday morning at the intersection at Kandiyohi Ave. and 10th Street S.W. in Willmar. This morning's incident was the third storm water flooding event in this intersection and neighborhood this year.
    Storm water flooding hits 10th and Kandiyohi again, causes intersection pavement to buckle
    WILLMAR -- Water pressure from flooding that resulted from heavy rain apparently caused a portion of pavement in the intersection of 10th Street...
    NewsJune 23, 2010 - 9:48am
    April 20, 2010
    Favored plan for troubled intersection gets backing from the city
    WILLMAR -- Belle Plaine's experience with crash-reducing safety improvements at a highway intersection has apparently convinced the Willmar City Council to support similar safety improvements at the Business 71/County Road 24/23rd Street Northeast intersection. The council voted...
    News/localApril 20, 2010 - 12:00am
    April 9, 2010
    The passengers of a minivan were transported by ambulance to Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar after a two-vehicle crash around 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Business 71/County Road 24/23rd Street Northeast intersection in north Willmar. According to a crash report, Maryan Jibril, 45, and Hibo Mire, 15, both of Willmar, were passengers in a 2005 Nissan Quest driven by Abdirhaim Mohamud, 38, of Willmar. The van was heading northbound on Business 71 when it was struck on the rear driver's side by an eastbound...
    Two hurt in crash at intersection
    News/localApril 9, 2010 - 12:00am
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