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Emily Walz of Pennock works Saturday as a finisher, trimming extra strings and adding a note, during the annual Sew-a-Thon at the Willmar Community Center. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Volunteers sew tote bags Saturday in Willmar, Minn.

During the annual Sew-a-Thon on Saturday, a group of more than 40 volunteers sewed 210 bags for clients in veterans homes. The annual event was once again sponsored by the...

news / local Mon, Oct 01, 2012 - 12:00am

Kandiyohi County, Minn., VSO seeking veterans as hospice volunteers

WILLMAR -- The Kandiyohi County Veterans Service Office is looking for volunteers from each branch of the military service and from each war era to serve as volunteers to visit...

news / local Mon, Apr 23, 2012 - 7:30am

Willmar, Minn., couple honored for hospice volunteering

WILLMAR -- Rice Memorial Hospital volunteers Christa and David Rivers of Willmar have received the 2012 Spirit of Advocacy award from Aging Services of Minnesota, one of the highest honors...

news / local Mon, Apr 23, 2012 - 7:30am

Mike Haubris of Spicer, left, greets Lady, an Australian Shepherd who belongs to Kathy Strom of Willmar, during the annual Volunteer Fair conducted Thursday at the Willmar Community Center. Lady is a therapy dog who works with Rice Hospice.The Volunteer Fair gave the various agencies a chance to connect with potential volunteers in the community and also to showcase the services the rganizations offer. (Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Willmar, Minn., volunteer fair

news / local Fri, Oct 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Volunteer Fair scheduled this afternoon in Willmar

A Volunteer Fair will be held in Willmar today for people to learn about services provided and volunteer opportunities. The event will be held from 1-4 p.m. this afternoon at...

news / local Thu, Oct 13, 2011 - 9:36am

Dan Friedlein, 84, of Willmar builds a gate in front of the Willmar Civic Center Tuesday afternoon for the Sonshine Festival. Tribune photo by TJ Jerke

Sonshine: Willmar man uses farming skills to volunteer

Wed, Jul 13, 2011 - 11:46am

Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny
Matt Sudduth and five other volunteers from the University of Minnesota have spent the past week helping repair the exteriors of two homes in Montevideo. Their efforts are part of Habitat for Humanity's Brush with Kindness program to assist homeowners with maintenance. Homeowners provide whatever "sweat equity'' they are able, and the volunteers do the rest. (Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny)

Helping hands in Montevideo: Brush with Kindness assists homeowners with maintenance

MONTEVIDEO -- New graduate Matt Sudduth was still wearing his cap and gown when he waved down the van full of strangers. They pulled up, snapped his picture with family...

news / region Sat, May 21, 2011 - 12:00am

This is the records summary for Dec. 20 Fire destroys home on Games Lake NEW LONDON -- Fire destroyed a home and its contents on the north shore of Games...

news Mon, Dec 20, 2010 - 12:00am

A group of riders including Allison Breun of Wadena, from left, Julie Hicks of Cass County, John Warren of Hennepin County and Jolene Briard of Sibley County, conduct a search for evidence Friday during a training exercise in Litchfield, hosted by the Meeker County Sheriff's Office. The riders also participated in classes on Friday. More training exercises are slated today, and the riders will be in competitions Sunday at the Meeker County Fairgrounds, where the public is welcome to watch. About 15 volun...

Sheriff's posse training in Litchfield

news / region Sat, Sep 25, 2010 - 12:00am

Mathies named volunteer of the year

LITCHFIELD --The Minnesota State Sheriff's Association has selected Meeker County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Tom Mathies as the 2010 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner. Sheriff Jeff Norlin says that Mathies...

news / region Wed, Sep 08, 2010 - 11:29am

Volunteer efforts are now underway in Wadena, Minn.; relief fund set up at bank

WADENA, Minn. - Volunteer efforts for tornado cleanup in Wadena started this morning as the city looks to rebound from a devastating twister last Thursday. All volunteers wishing to help...

news / state Mon, Jun 21, 2010 - 11:10am

Shane Steinbeisser, an employee with Midas Auto Specialists, changes the oil in a vehicle during a Car Care Saturday event at Ridgewater College. The event, sponsored by Heartland Community Action Agency, was part of the Helping People Get There program. Volunteers provided oil changes and vehicle tune-ups free of charge for low-income families. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Free oil change and check-up provided on vehicles owned by low-income families

Volunteer student mechanics and local businesses teamed up with public agencies Saturday to provide 30 low-income families with a free oil change and basic tune-up of their vehicle. More free...

news / local / Ridgewater Mon, Apr 19, 2010 - 12:00am

Mission trip sends local physician to hospital in Haiti's north

WILLMAR -- It was dark when Dr.

news / local Thu, Apr 01, 2010 - 12:00am

Mary Jane Stredde, left, received the District E Volunteer of the Year Tuesday from the Aging Service Minnesota Institute. Stredde was the guest of honor during a ceremony at Centennial Square in Willmar where Bethesda Health and Housing CEO Doug Dewane presented the award. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

'Something to live for': Bethesda volunteer, 75, presented award from Aging Services of Minn.

WILLMAR -- Mary Jane Stredde was so busy greeting well-wishers Tuesday afternoon that she hardly had time to sip her coffee. Stredde, 75, shook dozens of hands as friends and...

news / local Wed, Mar 03, 2010 - 12:00am

Solutions being sought for KAT's volunteer driver program

WILLMAR -- Solutions are being sought to keep a volunteer driver program, which transports people to medical appointments, operating in the aftermath of a new state interpretation of federal rules...

news / local Sat, Feb 13, 2010 - 12:00am

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