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Ice-glazed roads blamed in 2-day rash of crashes

WILLMAR -- Ice-glazed roadways were to blame for a rash of accidents Sunday and Monday in the Willmar area. Willmar Police Department officers responded to reports of three hit-and-run accidents,...

news Tue, Nov 23, 2010 - 12:00am

Montevideo orders manufactured home park work

MONTEVIDEO -- Orders to repair and improve manufactured homes -- or demolish those not meeting safety and building codes -- will be presented to the owners of multiple units in...

news / region Wed, Nov 17, 2010 - 12:00am

A closeup of the touch screen that programs many of the specialized features on the new bariatric bed in Rice Memorial Hospital's intensive care unit. Tribune photo by Anne Polta

Foundation event scheduled to raise funding for high-tech hospital beds

WILLMAR -- With a touch on a keypad, Angie Beyerl, a registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Rice Memorial Hospital, can automatically tilt the mattress on the ICU's...

news / local Wed, Nov 10, 2010 - 12:00am

A vehicle passes Monday on 11th Avenue Southeast as students walk home from Willmar Middle School at the end of the day. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

Local initiative examines ways to encourage safe routes to school for students

WILLMAR -- It's 2:30 on the dot and students at the Willmar Middle School are streaming out the doors. On the north side of the building, where the school buses...

news / local Tue, Nov 02, 2010 - 12:00am

The proposed project includes the construction of a berm and plaza area along the first base side of Baker Field at Taunton Stadium at a cost of $7,500. Tribune photo by Rand Middleton

City committee proposes using unspent funds for Swansson Field, Taunton Stadium improvements

WILLMAR -- Unspent 2008 funds would pay for Swansson Field and Taunton Stadium improvements, if the Willmar City Council approves a recommendation from the Public Works/Safety Committee. The improvements were...

news / local Fri, Oct 29, 2010 - 12:00am

American Opinion - On NFL player safety:

An excerpt from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States: On NFL player safety: Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson joined the ranks of brain-injured National Football League players...

opinion Thu, Oct 21, 2010 - 12:00am

Letter: Living to see another day

Four women recently received "Saved by the Belt" awards from the Willmar Police Department for buckling up. They had been riding in a car that was totaled in a crash,...

opinion / letters Sat, Oct 16, 2010 - 12:00am

Sheriff reminds drivers to watch for farm equipment

LITCHFIELD -- Meeker County Sheriff Jeff Norlin wishes to remind all motorists using all roadways in Meeker County to be mindful of the current farm harvest season for a safe...

news / region Fri, Oct 01, 2010 - 10:40am

Dorothy Benson, second right, grasps the "Saved By the Belt" award she received Monday for wearing her seatbelt in a June 16 crash at a Willmar intersection. Three others travelling with Benson were also honored. All four likely would have been seriously injured in the crash if they hadn't been buckled in, local law enforcement said. Also pictured is Marilee Dorn, crime prevention and community policing coordinator for the Willmar Police Department. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

Local citizens honored during ceremony for doing the right thing

When the woman rushed frantically down her driveway, crying that her husband was pinned beneath his car, Keith Friesen didn't have to think twice. He gave his cell phone to...

news / local Tue, Sep 28, 2010 - 12:00am

MnDOT urges motorists, farmers to share the road

ST. PAUL -- It's harvest time and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging motorists on Minnesota highways to be aware of the large farm equipment transporting crops to markets,...

news Wed, Sep 22, 2010 - 10:02am

Letter: Road project is not needed

Regarding the proposal to construct new County Highway 9 northeast of Willmar, $1.5 million will be spent to reconstruct 1.5 miles of County 26, adding a bike trail. A beautiful...

opinion / letters Sat, Sep 11, 2010 - 12:00am

Letter: The right-wing fantasy world

The talking heads on the Tea Party right are condemning the Democrats because unemployment is high. Apparently the Tea Party thinks it's the federal government's responsibility to guarantee jobs to...

opinion / letters Sat, Sep 11, 2010 - 12:00am

Boaters on Green Lake on Friday were all wearing the necessary safety gear as they enjoyed the lake. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Authorities remind boaters to celebrate the holiday safely

WILLMAR -- When heading out to the lakes this weekend, it might be best to leave the beer at home, local law enforcement advises. Over the Fourth of July holiday,...

news / local / region Sat, Jul 03, 2010 - 12:00am

Safety tips for lighting fireworks

** Use fireworks outdoors only. ** Always have water handy, such as a hose or bucket ** Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to alter them or combine them...

news / local Fri, Jul 02, 2010 - 12:00am

Hats Off to the American Legion and Willmar Police officers

Hats off to the American Legion Auxiliary, the Willmar Police bicycle patrol officers and the concerned parents who had their children participate in the bike rodeo and bike safety check...

opinion / letters Sat, Jun 12, 2010 - 12:00am

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