Gov. Dayton vetoes two provisions in legacy funding bill

Classifieds

West Central Tribune

Weather Forecast

Close

region

Snow will continue today, tapering off toward evening across southern Minn.

WILLMAR – Snow is expected to linger across southern Minnesota today and taper off tonight, according to the National Weather Service in Minneapolis. A winter storm advisory remains in place...

news / local Fri, Feb 22, 2013 - 7:17am

Winter weather advisory issued for parts of west central Minn.

WILLMAR - A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Chanhassen Thursday for parts of west central Minnesota, including Yellow Medicine, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Renville, Meeker,...

news / local Thu, Feb 21, 2013 - 2:49pm

Editorial: Region responds well to blizzard

The fortitude of west central Minnesotans often amazes even us. The region’s response to Monday’s ground blizzard was a prime example. Powerful northwest winds swept into western Minnesota loosening the...

opinion / editorials Thu, Feb 21, 2013 - 12:00am

Update 8:15 a.m.: All highways in west central Minnesota are now open

All highways in west central Minnesota are now open. The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota State Patrol have opened all highways as of 8:15 a.m. in west central...

news / local Tue, Feb 19, 2013 - 8:21am

Icy roads may be to blame for a two-vehicle collision Monday south of Granite Falls that killed Terrie McCoss, 35, of Marshall, and injured Jennifer Henslin, 50, of Granite Falls. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

Accident near Granite Falls kills 1 woman, injures another

GRANITE FALLS — Icy roads may be to blame for a two-vehicle, head-on crash Monday morning south of Granite Falls that killed one woman and injured another. The accident happened...

news / local Mon, Feb 18, 2013 - 10:37pm

A car and a pickup were involved in a fatal accident Monday morning on Minnesota Highway 23 south of Granite Falls. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny

Update: One killed and one injured in crash near Granite Falls

GRANITE FALLS – Icy roads may be to blame for a two-vehicle head-on crash this morning south of Granite Falls that killed one individual and injured another. The accident happened...

news / region Mon, Feb 18, 2013 - 1:07pm

Snow plows battling strong winds, driving remains difficult in west central Minnesota

WILLMAR — Snow plows are continuing to battle strong winds and drifting snow in west central Minnesota, and difficult driving conditions persist. Conditions vary across the region, with the most...

news / region Mon, Feb 11, 2013 - 3:45pm

Winter travel advisory in effect this evening in West Central Minnesota counties

WILLMAR — A winter weather travel advisory is in effect for west central Minnesota beginning at 3 p.m. today and continuing until 3 a.m. Monday. Accumulating snow will make travel...

news / region Sun, Feb 03, 2013 - 1:48pm

Lake’s efforts to control curly leaf pondweed make for happy days on the water

800x600 About the time that anglers are happily tossing slip-bobber rigs to sunfish in the shallow waters of Nest Lake’s northeast corner, the hard work begins. Starting usually in May,...

life / outdoors Sat, Feb 02, 2013 - 12:00am

Man dies in accident at Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative

RENVILLE — A 60-year-old man died in an apparent workplace accident at the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday. The Renville County Sheriff’s office reported today...

news / region Fri, Feb 01, 2013 - 11:35am

Plans are in place to lock the exterior doors and install cameras, monitors and an intercom system in the elementary school building in Atwater and the middle school/high school in Grove City. Tribune photo

ACGC in west central Minn. will implement new school security measures

GROVE CITY — New security measures are being implemented at school buildings in the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School District to provide extra protection for students and staff. The district had been...

news / education Tue, Jan 29, 2013 - 11:01pm

Update: Highway 12 near downtown Willmar closed due to house fire

WILLMAR - Authorities have closed Highway 12 Southeast in Willmar while Willmar and Spicer firefighters battle a major house fire in the 300 block of Litchfield Avenue Southeast in Willmar...

news / local Wed, Jan 16, 2013 - 11:56am

Murder weapon located in Cold Spring, Minn., officer murder

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension today announced that the gun likely used to kill Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker has been recovered. According to a...

news / state Fri, Jan 04, 2013 - 2:50pm

Rice names new chief medical officer

WILLMAR — Dr. Kenneth Flowe has been named the chief medical officer at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. Flowe will also serve as associate administrator for medical staff resources. Flowe...

news / local Thu, Dec 27, 2012 - 1:41pm

Wind chill advisory issued for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

WILLMAR — The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory from midnight through noon on Christmas Day due to temperatures and wind chills dipping below zero. West central...

news / local Mon, Dec 24, 2012 - 10:35am

Pages

Top Ads

J. Allen Building & Remodeling, LLC. Servicing Willmar & surrounding areas. Lic. 20634266. 320-894-0330.

Read more
Jeff Ackerson House Doctor, Inc. Seamless Gutter, siding, windows, Steel Roofing. Lic# BC- 20543688 796-4000

Read more
COINS, COLLECTIBLES, ANTIQUES & MISC AUCTION Located: Block's Auction Center, 2 mi SW of Spicer, MN on Hwy 23.
Read more
ANTIQUES, GUNS, COINS, MISC AUCTION Located: Block's Auction Center, 2 mi SW of Spicer, MN on Hwy 23.
Read more
ESTATE AUCTION Located: 21683 CSAH #9, Darvinw, MN. East shore Lake Manuella. 4 mi E of Litchfield on Hwy 12, 3.5 mi S on #9.
Read more

View all top ads »