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Willmar, Minn., man gets 12 years for child molestation

WILLMAR — Juan Raul Cardenas, 38, of Willmar, was sentenced to 12 years in prison Thursday for repeatedly molesting a young girl at a Willmar residence. Cardenas was convicted of...

news / local Thu, Apr 04, 2013 - 11:00pm

Editorial: Consider helping a Willmar landmark

The Willmar City Council and the Kandiyohi County Board should strongly consider the proposed property tax abatement for a hotel and conference center renovation project in Willmar. Torgerson Properties of...

opinion / editorials Thu, Apr 04, 2013 - 9:40pm

A crew from Landwehr Construction erects a new communications tower Wednesday behind the building at the Department of Transportation in Willmar. The new 180 foot tower is part of the expansion project at the DOT where an addition onto their complex will be built this summer.

DOT Communications Tower

A crew from Landwehr Construction erects a new communications tower Wednesday behind the building at the Department of Transportation in Willmar. The new 180 foot tower is part of the...

news / local Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 6:01pm

Mary Catherwood of Willmar, right, looks over the fresh produce being sold by Larry Larson of Willmar June 14, 2012, during the Becker Market. The market is held Thursday afternoons throughout the summer and into the fall on Becker Avenue in downtown Willmar. Tribune file photo by Ron Adams

Willmar’s downtown: A vibrant downtown, with busy, growing businesses

Ten years ago, a newcomer might have thought Willmar’s downtown was going downhill. That may have been the right impression then, but a lot has changed. Through the work of...

news / local Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 3:13pm

The pool room at the Willmar Community and Activity Center is used daily. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Retiring boomers will change community activity programming

Aging is the dominant demographic trend in Minnesota and across the country. The number of Minnesotans over the age of 65 will more than double over the next 25 years...

news / local Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 6:00am

Al Juhnke, left, of Willmar and his grandson Zeke play on Grandpa’s iPhone over the holidays. Three (soon to be four) generations of the Juhnke family use Facebook and other social media to communicate and stay in touch, since they all live in different areas of the country. Submitted photo

Facebook through the generations: Family uses social media to communicate, stay in touch

Claire Juhnke’s family is spread out across the country. At times, they’re not even on the same continent. They stay in touch through the traditional phone calls and emails, but...

news / local Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 6:00am

An architect with Engan Associates of Willmar, Andrew Bjur’s local involvement with city government began about 13 years ago when he was interested in seeing improved usage of the parks and better connections in the trail system. A Generation Xer, Bjur is now chairing and volunteering on the Minnesota Green Steps Committee for Willmar. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Want to engage younger generations in government? Just ask them!

Younger generations want to be involved in local government. It’s just that they’d like to be asked to participate. “I think young people are like most people. They really want...

news / local Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 6:00am

A staff person at the Willmar Regional Cancer Center lies under the linear accelerator for demonstration purposes. The machine is used to deliver radiation therapy. The cancer center at Rice Memorial Hospital is one of a widening array of services owned and operated by Willmar Medical Services, a joint venture between the city-owned hospital and Affiliated Community Medical Centers in Willmar. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Willmar Medical Services: Partnership leads to better, more cost-effective patient care

When a new linear accelerator was installed in late 2011 at the Willmar Regional Cancer Center, it was a $1 million-plus investment in technology essential for delivering radiation treatment to...

news / local Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 6:00am

Jerrie Dodge, center right, coaches a water aerobics class at Club Bethesda in Willmar. The club, open to people age 50 and over, has more than 500 members. The fitness programs are part of Bethesda’s wellness center. People in their 50s and 60s who’ve never set foot in a nursing home come to Bethesda’s Wellness Center every week to use the customized exercise equipment or swim in the heated therapeutic pool. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Bethesda at forefront of aging demographics, new expectations

Bethesda opened its wellness center in 2010 with a forward-thinking purpose — health and fitness for middle-aged and older adults. Bethesda leaders hoped they could initially get 100 people to...

news / local Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 6:00am

Kandiyohi County sends resolution to Minnesota Capitol for transportation funding

WILLMAR — Citing increased costs and decreased funding, the Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday asking the Legislature to pass — and the governor to sign...

news / local Tue, Apr 02, 2013 - 11:43pm

Plea agreement reached in insurance fraud case against Willmar, Minn., jeweler

WILLMAR — A plea agreement was reached Tuesday in an insurance fraud case against a Willmar jeweler, allowing for a stay of adjudication which clears the way for future dismissal...

news / local Tue, Apr 02, 2013 - 11:26pm

Proposed evaluation process with top city official in Willmar, Minn., overturned

WILLMAR — By a 5-4 decision with Mayor Frank Yanish casting a tie-breaking vote, the City Council has overturned a proposed evaluation process for City Administrator Charlene Stevens. The decision...

news / local Tue, Apr 02, 2013 - 11:23pm

Project on county building in downtown Willmar, Minn., to begin soon

WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners gave the go-ahead Tuesday for a remodeling project to begin in the county’s downtown Willmar office building. The work is included in...

news / local Tue, Apr 02, 2013 - 11:21pm

Vehicles are parked Monday in the lot near Bethel Lutheran Church in downtown Willmar. A consulting firm has inventoried existing on-street and off-street parking spaces and conducted a use survey of downtown Willmar. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

Willmar, Minn., receives downtown parking survey

WILLMAR — A downtown parking survey presented Monday to the Willmar City Council discovered potential areas of concern that will need to be explored in greater detail. An area of...

news / local Mon, Apr 01, 2013 - 10:55pm

Willmar, Minn., turbines perform as projected, review shows

WILLMAR — Willmar Municipal Utilities’ two wind turbines have performed as projected, according to a performance review. The review looked at energy production figures combined with warranty payments pending and...

news / local Mon, Apr 01, 2013 - 10:53pm

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