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Officers apprehend fugitive in Pennock
PENNOCK — A wanted fugitive and a woman alleged to be an accomplice were taken into custody at a Pennock residence on Thursday, according...
 News/crime and courts January 17, 2019 - 6:24pm
Two injured in central Minnesota crash
LAKE HENRY – Two men were injured in a two-vehicle, T-bone type crash Thursday evening in Stearns County. The accident was reported at 5 p.m....
 News/accidents January 18, 2019 - 7:08am
KMS center Madison Rohner tries a finger roll while splitting a pair of Yellow Medicine Esat defenders in Thursday's game in Kerkhoven. Jake Schultz / Tribune
Prep Basketball: Sting extend string
KERKHOVEN — Yellow Medicine East increased its win streak to eight games after going on the road and knocking off Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg...
 sports/basketball January 18, 2019 - 4:00am
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Mary Cay Hodapp Mary Cay Hodapp, age 94, of Spicer, died Tuesday morning, January 15, at Bethesda Grand Nursing Home in Willmar. Mass of Christian...
 January 17, 2019 - 9:38pm
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Man sentenced to more than nine years for drug possession after Willmar traffic stop
WILLMAR — A St. Cloud man who was found to have more than 2 pounds of methamphetamine in his car last year has received a prison sentence...
 News/crime and courts January 17, 2019 - 7:37pm
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Rick A. Garin Passed away January 16, 2019 at age 50. Resident of Willmar, formerly Inver Grove Heights. Preceded in death by mother Marlene....
 January 17, 2019 - 9:38pm
Records published Jan. 18, 2019
This is the records summary for Jan. 18. Fugitive apprehended in Pennock PENNOCK — A wanted fugitive and a woman alleged to be an accomplice...
 News/accidents January 18, 2019 - 5:31am
Kurt William Simmonds
Kurt William Simmonds Kurt W. Simmonds, 53, died on Wednesday morning, January 16, at his home in De Graff. Visitation will be held 4-7 pm,...
 January 17, 2019 - 9:38pm
Minnesota man dies two weeks after New Year's Eve crash
LAKEVILLE, Minn. — Authorities suspect an 18-year-old woman was impaired when her vehicle struck two SUVs on New Year’s Eve in Lakeville,...
 News/accidents January 17, 2019 - 9:11pm
Carolyn Lange / Tribune About 80 people attend a public meeting Wednesday in Hawick to learn about a change of ownership at the commercial landfill near town and a proposed change in the types of waste allowed if a new permit is approved. Most of those in attendance told the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that they object to the changes.
Residents object to possible change in permit for landfill near Hawick
HAWICK — Folks living near Hawick were never pleased that a privately owned commercial demolition landfill has been operating near town...
 News/government and politics January 17, 2019 - 9:35pm
Shopko in Mayville, N.D., is seen in 2016 when it opened. The store is on the closure list. Forum News Service file photo
Shopko to shut additional tri-state area locations
GREEN BAY, Wis. — A handful of stores in Upper Midwestern states are slated to close after general merchandise retailer Shopko announced it...
 Business/retail January 17, 2019 - 5:34pm
Rogelio Esquivel Torres
Willmar man sentenced to prison in three separate cases
WILLMAR — Rogelio Esquivel Torres of Willmar received three concurrent prison sentences Thursday for separate felonies. Torres, 30, was...
 News/crime and courts January 18, 2019 - 7:13am
Federal prosecutors are seeking the forfeiture of $30,839 in suspected drug money taken in May from St. Paul couple Vang Xiong and May Yang. Xiong’s cellphone captured this photo in October 2017 in California, where Xiong owns 2.5 acres of land, according to a court filing. Courtesy of U.S. attorney’s office
St. Paul lunch lady, husband accused of selling marijuana
ST. PAUL — A St. Paul lunch lady and her husband are suspected of growing marijuana in California and having it shipped back home for sale....
 News/crime and courts January 17, 2019 - 7:00pm
Tom Cherveny / Tribune Swift County Commissioner Joe Fox said this week he is still wavering on an estimated $17.8 million expansion of the courthouse campus in Benson. The major portion of the project would replace the current jail and law enforcement center.
Swift County faces unpopular choice
BENSON — It's not popular with many, the Swift County Commissioners acknowledge, and they heard public concerns Tuesday during a board...
 News/government and politics January 17, 2019 - 11:46am
Willmar's Kessa Mara (2) rushes toward the net during Thursday's game against Prairie Centre at the Willmar Civic Center. Joe Brown / Tribune
Local Roundup: Cards wind and fire - often - in victory
WILLMAR — Bailey Olson scored a natural hat trick and Mya Monson and Madison Garberding both scored two goals as Willmar overwhelmed Prairie...
 sports/hockey January 18, 2019 - 4:00am

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The West Central Tribune's 2019 Bridal Guide published Saturday, Jan. 12, is now available online.

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The December/January issue of Live it! Magazine is now available online.

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The October 2018 issue of Generations is now available online.

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Women in Business 2018, a publication of the West Central Tribune spotlighting the area's Women in Business, is now available online.   Check it out here.

IMPACT of Health Care in Kandiyohi County and beyond, a full glossy magazine, is now available online

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The October/November issue of Live it! Magazine now available online

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The 2018 Fall Home Improvement section published by the West Central Tribune is now available online.

In this issue, the Tribune looks at finding hidden drafts in your ...

The 2018 Volleyball Preview section is now available online.

Checkout previews and photos from all the west central area teams here.

The 2018 Football/Pigskin Preview sections are now available online.

Checkout previews and photos from all the west central area teams here.

The June/July issue of Live it! Magazine now available online

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The 2018 Summer Fun guide published by the West Central Tribune on Thursday, May 24, is now available online.

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IMPACT of Agriculture in Kandiyohi County magazine now available online

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