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Highway 212 at Montevideo closed today

WILLMAR -- A portion of U.S. Highway 212 in Montevideo was closed at 6 a.m. today to allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct a levee on the...

news / region Mon, Mar 22, 2010 - 12:00am

Regional transportation projects to be discussed March 11

WILLMAR -- A meeting that will shape a plan for how federal money will be spent on regional transportation improvements will be held next week. The Mid-Minnesota Development Commission will...

news / local Mon, Mar 01, 2010 - 12:00am

White House to dole out $8 billion for fast trains

WASHINGTON (AP) -- High-speed rail projects in California, Florida and Illinois are among the big winners of $8 billion in grants to be announced today by the White House --...

news / nation Thu, Jan 28, 2010 - 9:12am

Minn., Wis. high-speed rail gets $1M study grant

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A $1 million grant from the White House will help transportation officials in Minnesota and Wisconsin study the feasibility of extending a high-speed rail line between Madison...

news / state Thu, Jan 28, 2010 - 8:41am

Blowing snow wreaked havoc across the region Monday for many commuters, some of whom were forced to take refuge in National Guard armories after state highways were closed. Tribune photo by Rand Middleton

Travelers find shelter at area Guard armories

OLIVIA -- By 3 p.m. Monday travelers blinded by whiteout conditions and faced with the closure of state highways began arriving at the Olivia National Guard Armory. By 2:30 a.m...

news / local Wed, Jan 27, 2010 - 12:00am

Willmar City Council member Steve Ahmann takes notes Wednesday on a rail proposal during a meeting at the Minnesota Department of Transportation's District 8 office in Willmar. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Comprehensive rail plan for Minnesota unveiled during public hearing

WILLMAR -- A statewide plan calls for investing anywhere from $6 billion to $9 billion in the next 20 years to upgrade and enhance Minnesota's ability to move freight and...

news / local / region Thu, Jan 21, 2010 - 12:00am

No travel advised due to difficult to hazardous driving conditions in western Minnesota; Lac qui Parle Co. pulls its plows

WILLMAR -- Blowing snow, reduced visibility and drifting have created difficult to hazardous driving conditions in the region. No travel is advised in areas west of Montevideo, where road conditions...

news / region Thu, Jan 07, 2010 - 10:24am

Plows are out but roads are slick in west central Minnesota

WILLMAR - State roads are reported to be in difficult or fair driving condition throughout much of the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Web site: 511mn.org. Roads...

news / local / region Thu, Dec 24, 2009 - 12:16pm

Ralph Dingmann, left, and Kevin Groen of the Kandiyohi County Public Works Department, fill the side tanks of the department's newest plow with a liquid salt brine in preparation for a snowstorm moving across the Midwest and into Minnesota. Snow is likely for the next three or four days. Up to 20 inches of snow is possible in some places during that timeframe. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Crews prepare for winter storm

WILLMAR -- With nearly a week's warning of a potentially dangerous Christmas storm brewing, public works crews said Wednesday they are prepared for whatever snow hits the area. Piles of...

news / local Thu, Dec 24, 2009 - 12:00am

BNSF cuts jobs in Willmar rail yard

WILLMAR - Fifteen to 17 jobs in the Burlington Northern Santa Fe switching yard in Willmar are being eliminated as part of an overall reduction in BNSF's switching operations. Employees...

news / local Tue, Nov 10, 2009 - 4:13pm

For Willmar, the city's big rail days may still be waiting down the line

WILLMAR -- Willmar's glory days as a railroad hub may still be ahead. America is on the verge of investing in its rail passenger and freight systems on a level...

news / local / region Thu, Oct 29, 2009 - 12:00am

Detour set for Highway 75 in Madison

WILLMAR -- U.S. Highway 75 in Madison will be closed for utility work beginning today. Crews will install a new sanitary and storm sewer. Traffic will be detoured east on...

news / region Thu, Sep 24, 2009 - 12:00am

Highway 7 to re-open Friday

WILLMAR -- Some work will continue in the weeks ahead, but Minnesota Highway 7 will re-open Friday between Montevideo and Clara City, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced Tuesday. Motorists...

news / local / region Wed, Sep 16, 2009 - 12:00am

Highway 7 between Montevideo and Clara City to re-open Friday

WILLMAR -- Some work will continue in the weeks ahead, but Minnesota Highway 7 will re-open on Friday between Montevideo and Clara City, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced on...

news / region Tue, Sep 15, 2009 - 9:58am

Opening of state Highway 7 between Montevideo, Clara City will remain on hold for at least another two weeks

MONTEVIDEO -- Minnesota Highway 7 between Montevideo and Clara City will be available for school buses and trucks hauling sugar beets, but most motorists may need to wait two weeks...

news / region Wed, Sep 02, 2009 - 12:00am

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