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Zylstra scores three touchdowns in Detroit Lions' 37-23 loss Saturday to the Carolina Panthers
Boys basketball player Blake Schoolmeester and Nordic skiers Emmie Larson and Timothy Halverson are named CLC performers of the week
Ron Moe, Jon Rambow and Jordan Smith are the latest entrants into the hall sponsored by the Kandiyohi County Historical Society
Willmar senior defenseman earns a team traveling trophy after three-goal effort
On Saturday, December 3, 2022, the Wildcats of New London-Spicer defeated Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton 27-26 with just seconds remaining in regulation to win the state championship in school history.
NLS' game-winning TD to end the Class AAA title game brought giddiness on one side and sadness for the other
The sensational play captured the = Class AAA football championship for the NSL Wildcats on Dec. 3, 2022.
A long-time assistant coach, Chad Gustafson is relishing his time as Wildcats' head coach
Schultz to Paffrath to Christensen leads to a state championship play for the ages for NLS
Wildcats win second state title against DGF on final play
The New London-Spicer Wildcats travel to US Bank Stadium on Saturday to compete in the Class AAA championship against Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton.
Prep Bowl-bound New London-Spicer leads the area's best
Check out a full breakdown of the Class AAA football championship on this week's WCT Sports Show
Wildcats' high-powered offense must deal with Rebels' sturdy, experienced defense in Class AAA title game at the Prep Bowl
There won't be high school football this year to fill the post-Thanksgiving TV-watching hours, as the Prep Bowl was pushed back a week. The wait should be worth it, though, with seven excellent matchups on tap in Minnesota's title games.
Sophomore Blake Schultz has emerged as a leader for the Prep Bowl-bound Wildcats and his teammates have rewarded him with the Kirk Cousins treatment, lots of gold chains
NLS beats district rival Watertown-Mayer in AAA semis, 33-28.
New London-Spicer football senior Hunter Downey talks about the Class AAA state tournament.
The West Central Tribune sports staff talks New London-Spicer football taking on Watertown-Mayer in the Class AAA football state semifinals at the home of the Minnesota Vikings. Plus, state swimming and girls hockey.
New London-Spicer opened the season with a wild loss to Watertown-Mayer. The two meet in the state Class AAA semifinals with a Prep Bowl berth on the line.
New London-Spicer rallies from a two-touchdown deficit with 18 unanswered points in an 18-14 win over the Wolverines in the Class AAA quarterfinals. The Wildcats play Watertown-Mayer in the state semifinals on Nov. 19 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Michael Lyne chats with New London-Spicer senior offensive tackle Isaiah Klein ahead of Thursday's state quarterfinals game.
The WCT sports staff talks state football. Also, state tournament and All-State honors for volleyball
The Wildcats will face the Milaca Wolves, who they beat 44-36 in October, in the Class AAA state quarterfinals.
Brothers and former New London-Spicer stars Shane and Brandon Zylstra play for the Lions on Sunday for the first time, with Shane catching a TD
Mason Delzer’s TD run in OT leads NLS to the Section 6AAA title over Albany, 20-14.
The WCT sports guys discuss the championship games in Section 4A, 2 Nine-Man and 6AAA
Wildcats, Huskies, who play for Section 6AAA title Friday in St. Cloud, are 11-11 against each other since 2006
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Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
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Since its inception in 2011, Glacial Ridge Curling's Adaptive Program continues to help those with cognitive or physical challenges learn the sport in an accepting environment.
Various barbershop quartets and students from around the region gathered in Willmar on Saturday to rehearse and perform during annual festival.
Photos from a "Wait Until Dark" dress rehearsal at the Barn Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.
Single-digit temperatures couldn't deter the masses from voluntarily jumping into a frozen lake Saturday in the name of fundraising for Special Olympics at the annual Spicer WinterFest.
West central Minnesota residents woke to a winter wonderland outside Tuesday morning as blue skies and a layer of hoarfrost coated the countryside.
As part of the annual Spicer WinterFest activities, snowmobile enthusiasts gathered on the ice at Green Lake Saturday for a full day of racing action.
The Litchfield High School girls basketball program played host to Minnesaska on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
Benson welcomed United and Fergus Falls to Benson High School on the evening of Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, for a triangular wrestling meet.
Ring-necked pheasants dot Kandiyohi County countryside.
Local Christian organization Youth For Christ raised money through first-ever Lakes Area Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.
Skaters from 16 various figure skating clubs converged at Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Willmar Civic Center for the 15th annual Lakes Area Classic.
Children gathered at the Willmar Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, to handcraft their very own roller coasters during STEMtastic Thursday.
Dozens of volunteers came together on the shore of Green Lake over the weekend to build the annual Spicer WinterFest ice castle.
People got a chance to work out in style Saturday morning at the Willmar Community Center with the help of a few dogs from Hawk Creek Animal Shelter during Pups, Butts and Guts.
A winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow on the Willmar area Jan. 4-5, leaving residents with massive drifts and piles to clear.
Here are the top sports moments captured in 2022 by Tribune staff photojournalist Macy Moore and sports reporters Joe Brown and Michael Lyne.
A summary of West Central Tribune photojournalist Macy Moore's favorite images from 2022.
Dozens of trumpeter swans seek refuge from harsh winter elements in a small patch of open water along the shore of Green Lake where the Middle Fork Crow River flows in.
Churchgoers come together to celebrate Christ's birth during a Christmas Eve church service Saturday evening at Hope Presbyterian Church in Spicer.
Annual Christmas light display continues at Robbins Island Regional Park through Dec. 31.
Strong winds in excess of 30 miles per hour cause blizzard conditions to residents days before Christmas.
A weather observer 5 miles north of Willmar reported 6.6 inches of snow fell Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Other totals reported to the weather service by mid-afternoon Thursday ranged from 4 to 5 inches in the vicinity of Willmar.
Churchgoers gathered at Salem Historical Church for its annual Christmas service Saturday evening north of Paynesville.
Hundreds of toys were available for community members to choose from during the first-ever toy swap at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Willmar.
Budger's, a popular restaurant owned and operated by Bill and Lorri Beasley in Maynard, will close at year’s end so the couple can retire.
Kandiyohi County residents awoke to a fresh blanket of white snow on the ground as the first significant snowstorm of the winter season moves through West Central Minnesota.
Willmar Senior High School's Cardinal Choir sings a variety of holiday numbers during annual All Service Club Holiday Luncheon.
Winter weather marks its return this week in west central Minnesota.
Annual Kandiyohi Santa Night spreads Christmas cheer to children and their families in Kandiyohi Saturday evening.
Cities and towns throughout West Central Minnesota shine bright with creative, colorful Christmas lights as the holiday season is now officially in full swing.
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Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
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The Fighting Saints comeback to defeat the Bluejays, 53-30.
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Schultz to Paffrath to Christensen leads to a state championship play for the ages for NLS
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Prep boys basketball report for Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Junior guard returns to the lineup in Fighting Saints’ 53-30 win at CMCS
Prep boys hockey report for Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Warriors have 8 players score goals in a 13-2 win over the Cardinals
Girls basketball report for Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in west central Minnesota. Eagles have a much tougher time beating Bluejays this time around, 62-51
North Dakota officials are preparing to file a lawsuit against Minnesota on the grounds that the law interferes with their ability to sell coal and natural gas.
A $200,000 federal grant to the city of Willmar will be used to complete a citywide Safety Action Plan to address safety, accessibility and equity concerns throughout the city’s transportation system.
With the help of state and federal funds, homes and businesses in Lake Elizabeth, East Lake Lillian and Harrison townships in Kandiyohi County could have broadband connections within two years.
Second-seeded Willmar heads into Section 6A playoffs knowing it can bounce back from adversity
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Prep hockey report from west central Minnesota for Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Kaydence Roeske makes 41 saves in Stars' 1-0 win versus Cardinals
