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ALC graduates celebrate overcoming obstacles
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Area cities hopeful for flood mitigation funds
Zoning amendment would increase garage door height for RV storage
School officials like state education bill
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Prep softball: Just another family outing
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Prep softball: Holdingford takes out Paynesville
Prep softball: ACGC eliminated from 5A-West
Prep track roundup: Cards’ Jackson 2nd in 200
Prep baseball roundup: Koll, Kinny lead Litch past Annandale
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Paddle Theatre takes audience on newly-chartered waters in Granite Falls, Minn.
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Willmar artist Fred Cogelow named Woodcarver of the Year
Community artists provide support and venue for New London-Spicer, Minn., art students
New London, Minn., potter wins internationally
Paddle Theatre will take its audience on a river ride (video)
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Council member Ahmann fails to sway votes on Willmar Council for policy to address business closings
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Bids awarded for $2.1 million renovation of Rice Hospital medical imaging department
Renville, Minn., sugar co-op reports improving water quality compliance
Counties gain financial aid and get tax break with new legislation
Schmoll to step down as executive director of Safe Avenues in Willmar, Minn.
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Plan to enjoy your child's graduation party
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Schoer — Henkel
Tulibaski — Holwerda
Polzin — Peters
Johnson — Lu
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Stanley G. Gatewood
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LaVern "Bud" Lloyd Johnson Sr.
Linnea Hagman Sept. 21, 1917 - May 24, 2013
Audrey M. Nordquist
Karen Ann (Schennum) Rovente
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Editorial: Report on city shows problems, challenges
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Editorial: Be safe on this Memorial Weekend
Editorial: Wow is the word for new Viking stadium plan
Editorial: Good luck and safe fishing this weekend
Letter: Tribune editorial on Ahmann was naive
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Editorial: Vikings fans: It's time for football
The sunrise looked like it had a purple tint this morning as it shed light upon the football fields of Mankato. And it should as the Minnesota Vikings opened training...
opinion / editorials
Fri, Jul 27, 2012 - 8:41am
Areavoices.com: Holiday traditions should continue all year long
We've made it! Christmas is behind us, and we hope you were able to spend at least some of yesterday relaxing in your PJ's. It is a great time of...
life
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 - 8:40am
Firearms deer season refresher course for '11
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota's deer archery season has been underway for about five weeks and the general firearms season is set for Saturday, Nov. 5. The state's hunting regulation booklet...
outdoors
Sat, Oct 29, 2011 - 12:00am
DNR: Deer season looks good
Hunters who venture into fields and forests for Minnesota's firearms deer season can expect a good deer season and ample hunting opportunities, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources...
outdoors
Sat, Oct 29, 2011 - 12:00am
For area businesses, stocking and planning for high school graduation can rival Christmastime
WILLMAR -- For some area businesses, the high school graduation season can be as busy as Christmastime, maybe even busier. At The Paper Place in Willmar, owner Deb Lenz has...
business
Tue, May 24, 2011 - 12:00am
Expert predicts wet, cold winter and spring
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- Our polar thermostat is out of whack, and that threatens to make the Northern Plains colder and wetter than usual this winter, spring and early summer,...
Sat, Dec 18, 2010 - 12:00am
2010 waterfowl season opener was spotty at best
WILLMAR -- The 2010 waterfowl season got off to a "spotty'' start at best, and to no one's surprise. "Odd'' is how Leroy Dahlke, wildlife manager with the Minnesota Department...
outdoors / local / region
Sat, Oct 09, 2010 - 12:00am
Time to make bobbers go 'kerplunk' in area waters
WILLMAR -- Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to start the outboards or find a spot along the shoreline of a back bay. The open-water season is here, and the warming...
outdoors
Sat, Apr 10, 2010 - 12:00am
Turkey prospects looking good in area
NEW LONDON -- All ears will be perked for the sounds of gobblers come Wednesday and the start of the spring wild turkey season. Hunters taking to the woods and...
outdoors
Sat, Apr 10, 2010 - 12:00am
After slow start, tornado season under way
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Forecasters say a wetter-than-usual winter and a jet stream ripping over the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley" could lead to an active spring...
news / nation
Thu, Mar 11, 2010 - 9:20am
Area waterfowl hunters have hard time finding ducks in mild weather
WILLMAR -- Work commitments kept Joe Schlagel from waterfowl hunting as much as he wanted this last season, but he got out early and found the action "slow.'' The West...
outdoors
Sat, Dec 05, 2009 - 12:00am
More boom than bust
WILLMAR -- There was more boom than bust for those participating in the 2009 deer firearm season. Unofficial counts at deer registration stations in the area indicate that hunters did...
outdoors
Sat, Nov 21, 2009 - 12:00am
A season to save: Retailers cutting deep into prices to draw business
FARGO, N.D. -- It's already the season for holiday deals with many local retailers discounting prices now instead of waiting for Black Friday, traditionally the day after Thanksgiving. Retailers are...
news / nation / business
Tue, Nov 10, 2009 - 12:00am
Quiet archery hunt starts true to form
WILLMAR -- Archers began their quiet search for that perfect shot a week ago Saturday and true to form, no one is making a lot of noise about what they...
outdoors
Sat, Sep 26, 2009 - 12:00am