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Hats off to the Willmar Public Works Department

Hats off to the Willmar Public Works Department for restoring Selvig International Park to its original state as of 1990.

opinion Tue, Jul 07, 2009 - 12:00am

Infant killed when van backs over tent at Renville County campground

A 4-month-old infant died Sunday morning after a van backed into the tent where he and his parents were staying at a Renville County campground near Morton. The Renville County...

news / region Mon, Jul 06, 2009 - 12:00am

Cal Miner, right, an employee with the City of Willmar Public Works Department, uses a tractor lift to remove a piece of equipment Tuesday at the park on Ella Avenue in Willmar in preparation for a renovation project scheduled to begin today. The renovation will include a play area for children ages 2-5, a play area for children ages 5-12 and a handicap sidewalk access to the park. Also pictured are Griffin Leitch, left, and Curt Hein. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

A major facelift

news / local Wed, Jul 01, 2009 - 12:00am

Vanessa Glieden Henjum, left, with the Middle Fork Crow Watershed District watches as New London Mayor Bill Gossman, center, and Chuck Joswiak with Windscapes of Inver Grove Heights fill a meshed tube with sand and gravel in front of the main viewing area in Neer Park. Meshed tubes of sand and gravel will stabilize the badly eroded bank and are designed so that natural vegetation can sprout in them. (Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny)

Aiming for a natural solution

NEW LONDON -- Two of New London's biggest attractions have a conflict. The Middle Fork Crow River Watershed District believes it has the natural solution. It began restoring the shoreline...

news / local / region Mon, Jun 29, 2009 - 12:00am

The city of Paynesville is debating an alcohol ordinance for the new shelter built at the Veterans Memorial Park on Lake Koronis. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

Paynesville talks shelter liquor ordinance

PAYNESVILLE -- Local clubs and nonprofit groups may soon be allowed to bring alcohol to Veterans Park on Lake Koronis if they rent the park's new shelter. Mayor Jeff Thompson...

news / region Sat, Jun 20, 2009 - 12:00am

Shane Toutges, 5, of Willmar, cools off Thursday in the Rice Park wading pool as temperatures across the area were in the mid- to upper-80s. The National Weather Forecast predicts the hot weather to continue into the early part of next week. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

news / local Fri, Jun 19, 2009 - 12:00am

Bill Benson of rural Kandiyohi plays baritone Wednesday during a performance by the Prairie Winds Summer Band at Rice Park in Willmar. The band will perform two more park concerts this year, featuring marches, show tunes and pop songs. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Jammin' in the park

news / local Thu, Jun 18, 2009 - 12:00am

Wading pool to open thanks to Jaycees

WILLMAR -- The Willmar Jaycees wading pool at Rice Park is set to reopen possibly by Monday after a donation from the Jaycees provided the funds for a new drain...

news / local Sat, Jun 13, 2009 - 12:00am

Marckus Oothoudt, 1½, of Willmar, thoroughly enjoys his popcorn and ice cream treats Wednesday during Prairie Winds Band concert in Rice Park in Willmar. The ice cream sandwiches were handed out as part of Dairy Days. The band will perform each Wednesday in the park through July 1. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

news / local Thu, Jun 11, 2009 - 12:00am

New London receives grant for erosion control at Neer Park; grant will fund 75% of the possible $25K cost

NEW LONDON -- A state grant will help fund a new plan to fight erosion at Neer Park in New London. The New London City Council was told this week...

news / local Fri, Jun 05, 2009 - 12:00am

Paige Amundson, a Swift Falls resident who had petitioned Midwest Cylinder to clean up its business in 1999, is pleased with the improvements at the site where tens of thousands of old LP cylinders had been stored. Tribune photo by Carolyn Lange

Swift County nears turning hazardous site into scenic park

SWIFT FALLS -- Just as time and new grass can erase the signs of death on a battlefield, the same is happening in Swift Falls where a once hazardous site...

news / local / region Tue, May 26, 2009 - 12:00am

Paul Otto, manager at Sibley State Park, stacks a bundle of campfire wood Friday that was purchased from a DNR-certified vendor. Because of this week's discovery of the emerald ash borer in St. Paul, state parks are increasing their vigilance in keeping unapproved firewood out of parks. Tribune photos by Carolyn Lange

Ash borer closing in

NEW LONDON -- As people started checking in early Friday morning at Sibley State Park for a weekend of camping, the office staff there received an urgent email about the...

news / local / region / state Sat, May 16, 2009 - 12:00am

Stearns County, Paynesville Township each promise $25K to Veterans Park project

PAYNESVILLE -- Thanks to enthusiastic local support, Lake Koronis will have a shelter at Veterans Park by the end of the summer. Mayor Jeff Thompson said that the Paynesville City...

news / region Tue, May 12, 2009 - 12:00am

Mel Jones, owner of Paynesvile Excavating, operates a bulldozer Monday as work begins at the Veterans Memorial Park on Lake Koronis near Paynesville. Crews from Paynesville Excavating are preparing the land to build a new shelter. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

Stearns County, Paynesville Township each promise $25K to Veterans Park project

PAYNESVILLE -- Thanks to enthusiastic local support, Lake Koronis will have a shelter at Veterans Park by the end of the summer. Mayor Jeff Thompson said that the Paynesville City...

news / region Tue, May 12, 2009 - 12:00am

Stearns County, Paynesville Township each promise $25K to Veterans Park project

PAYNESVILLE -- Thanks to enthusiastic local support, Lake Koronis will have a shelter at Veterans Park by the end of the summer. Mayor Jeff Thompson said that the Paynesville City...

news / region Tue, May 12, 2009 - 12:00am

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