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    Young Artists' Concert set for Saturday in Willmar
    WILLMAR — The Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra presents its Young Artists' Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at WEAC in Willmar. This concert...
    entertainment8 hours 40 min ago
    Hector screenwriter breaks in with family comedy
    SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — Actor Barry Corbin is best known for his roles in the TV sitcom "Northern Exposure" and the Oscar-winning film "No...
    entertainment8 hours 43 min ago
    April 23, 2018
    Records published April 23
    This is the records summary for April 23. New London woman seriously injured in car crash MONTICELLO — Rachel Elizabeth Helland, 21, of...
    news/crime-and-courtsApril 23, 2018 - 6:01am
    April 22, 2018
    New London woman seriously injured in car crash
    MONTICELLO – Rachel Elizabeth Helland, 21, of New London reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries in a car crash at 12:04 p.m. Sunday...
    news/accidentsApril 22, 2018 - 4:26pm
    April 21, 2018
    Focus 2018: Spotlight on Nonprofits
    The Focus 2018: "Spotlight on Nonprofits" edition is now online. This year's annual Focus edition highlights nonprofit organizations across...
    community/nonprofitsApril 21, 2018 - 1:57pm
    Downtown Willmar on Opportunity Zone recommendation list
    WILLMAR — Downtown Willmar is among 128 low-income census tracts in Minnesota that have been recommended by Gov. Mark Dayton for designation...
    newsApril 21, 2018 - 7:05am
    Erica Dischino / Tribune Light decorations stand outside a garage at the Koosman family home in northeast Willmar Wednesday in preparation for the big move. The annual holiday display has grown to include more than 600,000 bulbs, featuring dancing trees, leaping arches, shooting stars, a sky-high cross, candy canes, reindeer and more. The light festival was open six weeks over the holiday season, from Thanksgiving through New Year's.
    'Celebrate the Lights' on the move
    WILLMAR - The transition of "Celebrate the Light of the World" display from the Chad and Angela Koosman family to Willmar Fests began in earnest...
    community/eventsApril 21, 2018 - 5:29am
    Shelby Lindrud / Tribune Prior to his speech, Don Shelby, center, took time to paint, one of the many activities at Life Connections.
    Don Shelby urges seniors to live life to the fullest at Life Connections
    WILLMAR — If the large crowd at Life Connections on Friday took anything from Don Shelby's address it was not to be afraid of getting older....
    community/eventsApril 21, 2018 - 5:03am
    Shelby Lindrud / Tribune Pastor Paul McCullough, right, was named this year's Outstanding Senior at Life Connections. Don Williamson from West Central Sanitation, which sponsors the award, introduced McCullough at the annual event.
    Well-known pastor is Outstanding Senior at Life Connections
    WILLMAR — Known for "always putting others before himself," and having a ready smile, hug and listening ear, Pastor Paul McCullough of...
    community/peopleApril 21, 2018 - 4:35am
    April 19, 2018
    Tribune file photo Artist Ashley Hanson has been selected by the Obama Foundation to join the inaugural 2018 Fellows class. She is opening a storefront location in Granite Falls, where she is working to become an embedded artist in the city.
    Area artist is Obama Foundation Fellow
    CHICAGO, IL — Minnesota Artist Ashley Hanson was selected by the Obama Foundation to join the inaugural 2018 Fellows class. Selected...
    community/peopleApril 19, 2018 - 5:19pm
    April 18, 2018
    SD college executive Craig Johnson named new Ridgewater president
    WILLMAR — Craig Johnson of Sioux Falls has been named the new president of Ridgewater College. The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities...
    news/educationApril 18, 2018 - 10:22pm
    April 14, 2018
    Briana Sanchez / Tribune file photo In the next school year, Willmar Public Schools expects its high school programs to be labeled as needing academic support. The Minnesota Department of Education will designate high schools with a four-year graduation rate less than 67 percent for all students or for any student group, and Willmar has groups under that mark.
    New education law will judge schools on graduation rates
    WILLMAR — Willmar Public Schools' high school programs are likely to be labeled as needing academic support in the next school year. The...
    news/educationApril 14, 2018 - 5:16am
    April 13, 2018
    Scott Staska Courtesy of Stearns County Jail
    Former Rocori superintendent faces 10 indecent exposure charges
    ST. CLOUD — Ten misdemeanor charges have been filed against former Rocori Superintendent Scott Staska for allegedly exposing himself in...
    news/crime-and-courtsApril 13, 2018 - 7:32pm
    April 12, 2018
    Erica Dischino / Tribune Claire, played by Kameron Kemerling, sits on her bed looking at a memory book during a dress rehearsal of “Fuddy Meers” Monday at the Ridgewater College Theatre. The comedy production runs tonight through Saturday in Willmar.
    'Fuddy Meers': Comedy opens tonight on Ridgewater stage
    WILLMAR — Ridgewater College presents "Fuddy Meers" at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday in the college theatre on the Willmar campus....
    entertainment/theaterApril 12, 2018 - 2:43pm
    April 10, 2018
    Erica Dischino / Tribune
    Willmar teachers but not students will make up snow days
    WILLMAR — Students in Willmar Public Schools won't have to make up the two snow days they've had this year, but teachers and staff members...
    news/educationApril 10, 2018 - 6:38am
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