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The Willmar Municipal Utilities wind turbines, located near the Willmar High School, had a good 2020, creating over 6.9 million kilowatt hours of power.
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Energy and Mining Jan 18th 2021 - 5pm

Willmar wind turbines have a breezy 2020

Energy and Mining Jan 18th 2021 - 5pm

Willmar Municipal Utilities rebate program saves power

Crime and Courts Jan 17th 2021 - 7pm

Shooting death of David Delfosse in Willmar called 'horrible and tragic'

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Coronavirus Jan 18th 2021 - 11am

Low local increases in new COVID cases

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News Jan 18th 2021 - 3pm

Take our poll: 'As you reflect on the meaning of this day, what do you think about the state of race relations in the United States?'

Coronavirus Jan 18th 2021 - 6am

Four COVID-19 deaths, nearly 150 new cases reported in area over weekend

Obituaries

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Basketball Jan 16th 2021 - 7pm

Willmar Cardinals senior Ross Minnick scores on a tip-in for the team's first points of the 2021 season during Saturday's Central Lakes Conference game against Rocori

Sports

Hockey Jan 18th 2021 - 11pm

High School: Willmar Cardinals enjoy their first victory of the season

Hockey Jan 18th 2021 - 10pm

Willmar Cardinals' Bailey Olson earns conference honor

Hockey Jan 18th 2021 - 10pm

Wild can’t solve goaltender John Gibson in 1-0 loss to Ducks

Opinion

Bonus cartoon for Jan. 18, 2021

Cartoons Jan 18th 2021 - 9am

Bonus editorial cartoon for Jan. 18, 2021

Columns Jan 18th 2021 - 9am

McFeely: When are Minnesota Republicans going to court nonrural voters?

Opinion Jan 18th 2021 - 8am

Froma Harrop: Republicans are getting stripped of money

Business

Energy and Mining Jan 18th 2021 - 5pm

Willmar Municipal Utilities rebate program saves power

Energy and Mining Jan 18th 2021 - 5pm

Willmar wind turbines have a breezy 2020

Agriculture Jan 18th 2021 - 10am

USDA's new, best advice on healthy eating

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Entertainment

Artist Mary La Patka paints at her home Monday in Willmar. La Patka's work is currently featured in an exhibit at the Willmar Education and Arts Center.

Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune

Art Jan 13th 2021 - 9am

Science and art mesh in watercolor exhibit at Willmar Arts and Education Center

Art Jan 17th 2021 - 2pm

Minnesota high school senior completes presidential portrait project

Theater Jan 17th 2021 - 12pm

Duluth actors, writers create timely online monologues for '24 Hour Plays'

Northland Outdoors

There was a fair amount of activity when Lake Wakanda was opened to liberalized fishing regulations at the start of the year, but activity and success has dwindled since. The liberalized fishing regulations are in place through February 28.
Tom Cherveny/West Central Tribune

Northland Outdoors Jan 16th 2021 - 6am

The low down on Lake Wakanda

Northland Outdoors Jan 18th 2021 - 7am

Ontario resorts brace for possible second summer without US guests

Northland Outdoors Jan 17th 2021 - 8am

Popularity of E-bikes spreading across Minnesota

Columnists

Columns Jan 18th 2021 - 9am

McFeely: When are Minnesota Republicans going to court nonrural voters?

Columns Jan 17th 2021 - 10am

Column: Enbridge’s Line 3 replacement has passed every test

Columns Jan 16th 2021 - 11am

Shaw: Where was the call for unity two months ago?

Agriculture

New Dietary Guidelines discuss nutrition needs and recommendations throughout a person's lifespan and focus on the importance of eating diverse foods. (MyPlate photo)

Agriculture Jan 18th 2021 - 10am

USDA's new, best advice on healthy eating

Home and Garden Jan 16th 2021 - 7am

Farm, Garden & Outdoors calendar published Jan. 16, 2021

Agriculture Jan 14th 2021 - 10am

American Farm Bureau Federation discusses rural mental health during virtual convention

NewsMD

Coronavirus Jan 18th 2021 - 7pm

More contagious coronavirus variant may soon be the US’s dominant strain

Coronavirus Jan 18th 2021 - 3pm

Minnesota seniors and teachers could start to be vaccinated this week

Wellness Jan 18th 2021 - 3pm

Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Opioid overdoses and saving lives with naloxone

Local Sports

Hockey Jan 18th 2021 - 11pm

High School: Willmar Cardinals enjoy their first victory of the season

Hockey Jan 18th 2021 - 10pm

Willmar Cardinals' Bailey Olson earns conference honor

Basketball Jan 17th 2021 - 9pm

Boys Basketball: NLS Wildcats open with a road 'W'

Regional

U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris wears a protective mask while arriving at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 11, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

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Government and Politics Jan 18th 2021 - 7pm

Kamala Harris resigns Senate seat ahead of historic inauguration

Government and Politics Jan 18th 2021 - 5pm

U.S. Supreme Court won't review Winona County frac sand ban

Government and Politics Jan 18th 2021 - 5pm

League of Women Voters calls on Minnesota state leaders to condemn election lies

National

A cardboard cutout depicting U.S. President Donald Trump is seen in front of Pennsylvania State Capitol, as supporters of him are expected to protest against the election of President-elect Joe Biden, outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. January 17, 2021. REUTERS/Rachel Wisniewski

Nation Jan 18th 2021 - 9pm

Acting Pentagon chief: No indication of insider threat before inauguration

Nation Jan 18th 2021 - 5pm

Biden to block Trump's plan to lift COVID-19 European travel restrictions

Nation Jan 18th 2021 - 4pm

Tribal leaders, activists in South Dakota 'welcome' report Biden to pull Keystone XL pipeline

Lifestyle

Skiers and snowboarders take to the slopes Saturday Jan. 9 at Powder Ridge in Kimball.

Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune

Tourism Jan 16th 2021 - 9am

Pandemic brings new skiers to the slopes at Powder Ridge ski resort

Faith Jan 18th 2021 - 6am

Salonen: Vaccine reluctance by some understandable

Family Jan 16th 2021 - 9am

Were you a 'Baby Shark' or a 'Sweet, Sweet Baby,' and more of my cousin's explanation of human nature

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