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Economic Vibrancy Tuesday, 4:30-6 p.m., MinnWest Technology Campus in Willmar. Many employers have had a deep impact on our economy. What is our region's next great economic "win"? If you are interested in: developing more entrepreneurs, nurturing a stronger job base and helping...

WILLMAR -- According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's latest quarterly hogs and pigs report, as of Sept. 1, Minnesota had an inventory of 8.1 million hogs and pigs. That was up 3 percent from one year ago, and up 4 percent from June's report. It also represents the largest...

KIMBALL, S.D. -- Dozens of investors saw a huge project come to fruition recently as they celebrated the ribbon cutting for the rehabilitation of the state-owned rail line between Mitchell and Chamberlain in South Dakota and the grand opening of the Gavilon Liberty Grain facility. About...

WILLMAR -- Grain market outlook, cutting-edge corn and soybean production technology and practices and farm management solutions to enhance profitability are among the topics farmers and agribusiness people will hear when they attend a "Maximizing Profits" seminar Dec.

FARGO, N.D. -- With 89 percent of its planted acres safely harvested and piled, American Crystal Sugar Co. implemented a new "frost quota" on Nov. 1, allowing at least a small percentage of frost-damaged beets in the far north to be brought in. Jeff Schweitzer, a spokesman for the...

Karen Yost likes to say that she's part of "the nation's best-kept secret." "Even though we've been around since 1974, people hear our name and say, 'What's that?' But when they understand what we are, they're usually anxious to get involved," she says. Yost is national president...

WILLMAR -- A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture highlights the significant contributions that farmer-owned cooperatives provide to the local and regional economies of rural America.

LITCHFIELD -- Custom Products of Litchfield announces the retirement of general manager Dwayne Rumney. During his 26 years as general manager, Custom Products experienced increased sales growth and several building expansions. His background in accounting and management helped him...

WILLMAR -- Affiliated Community Medical Centers announces Ann Wiborg, a certified nurse practitioner, will join the Department of Pain Medicine in the ACMC-Willmar main clinic location in November. Wiborg received her master of science nursing degree from the University of Minnesota....

Mary Weimerskirch, owner of Interior Design Studio in downtown Willmar, along with designers Jayne Engelmann and Katie Morgan, attended the fall home furnishings High Point Market Oct. 13-16 in High Point, N.C. They met HGTV's star Candice Olson while attending a seminar. They visited...

NEW LONDON -- Recently returned to Minnesota, artist and art gallery owner Arthur Norby and his wife, Kathryn Spangler, have opened Norby Gallery at their home, 204 Birch St. S.E., New London. Best known for having created the Minnesota Korean War Memorial on the Minnesota Capitol...

WILLMAR -- Supporting food shelves to fight hunger is an important priority of Jennie-O Turkey Store. On Oct. 22-23, Jennie-O Turkey Store donated more than 4,300 cases of turkey products (approximately 73,000 pounds of food) to Second Harvest Heartland. Second Harvest Heartland's...

WILLMAR -- Dunn Bros., located in North American State, 2800 First St. S., in Willmar announced the store has upgraded the sandwich preparation area, added more ovens and is making all of their breads and pastries fresh throughout the day. The meats and cheeses used in their sandwiches,...