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Dick Doll captures chicks from his colony to band in this photo from July 2009. Doll will be hosting the ninth annual Minnesota MartinFest! on July 25 at his home north of Willmar. The free event is an opportunity to learn how easy and fun it can be to host a purple martin colony. (Tribune file photo

Willmar, Minn., 'landlord' to purple martin colony to host MartinFest! later this month

WILLMAR -- As faithfully as purple martins gather to roost prior to their migration each fall, so too will birding enthusiasts join near Willmar to learn all about these and...

outdoors Sat, Jun 11, 2011 - 12:00am

Commentary: State of purple welcomes Favre

"Bretter late than never?" read the West Central Tribune's sports headline Wednesday. How true! Brett Favre arrived on the Minnesota Vikings practice field Tuesday, gray beard and all, with a...

opinion / state Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - 12:00am

Purple martin banding project aimed at learning more about these entertaining birds

WILLMAR -- Every year, Dick Doll hosts visitors from Brazil. They take over the apartments he provides them, raise their young and leave. Now, he's going to find out a...

outdoors Sat, Jul 25, 2009 - 12:00am

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