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Commentary: Welcome home to Wertish of Olivia

U.S. Army National Guard Spc. James Wertish returned home to Olivia Thursday as community members gathered along U.S. Highway 212 in his honor. His family, a military honor guard, and...

opinion / editorials Sat, Jul 25, 2009 - 12:00am

Patriot Guard member Brian Sams of Redwood Falls clasps an American flag Thursday as he awaits the arrival of the hearse carrying the body of Army Spc. James Wertish through Olivia on Highway 212. Sams, a Patriot Guard member for the past two years said, "It's an honor to stand the flag line for any soldier." Wertish, 20, left, was one of three Minnesotan soldiers who were killed in a rocket attack on their base recently in Basra, Iraq. A fourth soldier, Jabob Benson, 22, of Willmar was injured in the a...

A sobering reminder: Jame Wertish returns home to Olivia

news / local Fri, Jul 24, 2009 - 12:00am

Talk: Submit your comments for the family of Spc. James Wertish of Olivia, who was killed in Iraq on July 16

Submit your comments for the family of Spc. James Wertish of Olivia, who was killed in Iraq on July 16. Click on the link below.

news / region / state Mon, Jul 20, 2009 - 8:22am

Lt. Col. Michael Wickman of the 34th Infantry Division tells reporters Saturday that three Minnesota soldiers died in southern Iraq on Thursday. A fourth was hurt in the attack on a Basra-area base.

Arrest reported in soldiers' deaths

STILLWATER, Minn. - News reports from Iraq detail an arrest in a Thursday attack that killed three Minnesota National Guard soldiers and injured another. The Associated Press reported that the...

news / local / region Sat, Jul 18, 2009 - 1:03pm

Looking to reconnect with the river

REDWOOD FALLS -- For more than half a century all kinds of people have been exploring the Minnesota River Valley for its recreational opportunities by canoe, bicycle, horseback, on foot...

news / outdoors Sat, Jul 18, 2009 - 12:00am

Olivia's James Wertish is one of three soldiers killed in Iraq

Updated 7:45 p.m.

news / region Fri, Jul 17, 2009 - 7:33pm

Little Rock Wind acquires Big Stone Wind

News Local region little rock wind big stone wind Little Rock Wind acquires Big Stone Wind ORTONVILLE -- Little Rock Wind, LLC, along with its managing partner, National Wind, LLC,...

news / local / region Thu, Jun 04, 2009 - 4:38pm

Web information sites on swine flu

Here are various Web information sites concerning swine flu: ___ On the Net: Health and Human Services Department swine flu site: www.pandemicflu.gov Obama Internet address on flu: www.whitehouse.gov Minnesota Department...

news / nation Sun, May 03, 2009 - 12:26am

Renville County adopts 'green' theme for government week

OLIVIA -- Renville County will observe national government week by hosting a series of noon luncheons with presentations on "green' topics for students and the public. People are welcome to...

news / local / region Tue, Apr 28, 2009 - 3:48pm

Homeland places limit on traveling until swine flu abates

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The head of the Homeland Security Department says travel warnings to Mexico will remain in place as long as swine flu is detected. Secretary Janet Napolitano made...

news / nation / world Tue, Apr 28, 2009 - 12:00am

Members of the Patriot Guard thanked the soldiers of Charlie Battery as they left the deployment program at the Morris Area Elementary School on Saturday. Photo by Morris Sun-Tribune

Guard troops, families honored at deployment ceremony

MORRIS - Supporters filled the Morris Area Elementary gymnasium Saturday for a send-off for local troops headed to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Some 560 soldiers with the Minnesota Army National Guard's...

news / region Mon, Mar 30, 2009 - 2:22am

Communities across the region planning send-off for hundreds of troops deploying to Mideast

MONTEVIDEO -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty will be joining hundreds of citizens from the area as during the upcoming two weekends for send-off events for local troops headed to Operation Iraqi...

news / local / region Fri, Mar 27, 2009 - 12:00am

Area counties in flood warning until 12:30 p.m.

WILLMAR -- Portions of west central Minnesota are in a flood warning until 12:30 p.m. today. According to the National Weather Service, the flood watch issued Sunday for much of...

news Mon, Mar 23, 2009 - 9:25am

Traffic travels westbound Monday on U.S. Highway 212 near the intersection with state Highway 23 near Granite Falls. Travel conditions are difficult in the region due to blowing and drifting snow. (Tribune photo by Susan Lunneborg)

Schools closed today in winter blast

More than 20 west-central Minnesota schools have cancelled classes today as a blustery storm moves across the region. The area is under a winter-weather advisory and wind-chill advisory. More nasty...

local Mon, Jan 12, 2009 - 10:10am

Minnesota Vikings' ticket sales avoid local TV blackout for Sunday game against the Eagles

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Fans purchased more than 20,000 tickets to Minnesota's playoff game over six days, assuring there will be no local TV blackout when the Vikings host...

sports / news / state Sat, Jan 03, 2009 - 4:30pm

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