PHOTOS: Pokémon tiny homes at Willmar Public Library

Jeff Ruschen helps his son Lincoln Ruschen, 4, glue together a terrarium as families gathered to build dozens of the tiny homes for their Pokémon Thursday, March 31, 2022. — Jeff Ruschen helps his son Lincoln Ruschen, 4, glue together a terrarium as families gathered to build dozens of the tiny homes for their Pokémon figures Thursday, March 31, 2022.

By Macy Moore

April 04, 2022 04:33 PM

Facebook
Twitter
Email

Families huddle around tables of materials to construct tiny homes for their Pokémon at the Willmar Public Library Thursday, March 31, 2022. — Families huddle around tables of materials to construct tiny homes for their Pokémon figures at the Willmar Public Library on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Emma Worcester, 6, carefully adjust the foliage for her Pokémon's new home as families gathered to build dozens of the tiny homes for their Pokémon at the Willmar Public Library Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Local

Youngsters construct tiny homes for Pokémon at Willmar Public Library

The Willmar Public Library hosted a Pokémon terrarium-creation workshop for Willmar youth and their families on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

April 04, 2022 04:33 PM

By Macy Moore

Mercedes Morales, 4, reacts to getting glue on her fingers while constructing a tiny home for her Pikachu Pokémon Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the Willmar Public Library. — Mercedes Morales, 4, reacts to getting glue on her fingers while constructing a tiny home for her Pikachu Pokémon figure on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the Willmar Public Library.

A Pikachu wearing an Eevee cap is placed into a terrarium by Emma Worcester as families gathered at the Willmar Public Library to build dozens of tiny homes for their Pokémon Thursday, March 31, 2022. — A Pikachu wearing an Eevee cap is placed into a terrarium by Emma Worcester as families gathered at the Willmar Public Library to build dozens of tiny homes for their Pokémon figures on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Father Jeff Ruschen assists his son, Lincoln Ruschen, 4, glue pieces into place as families built tiny homes for their Pokémon Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the Willmar Public Library. — Jeff Ruschen assists his son, Lincoln Ruschen, 4, glue pieces into place as families build tiny homes for their Pokémon figures on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the Willmar Public Library.

A finished Pokémon terrarium for Pikachu sits on a Willmar Public Library table as families gathered to build dozens of the tiny homes for their Pokémon Thursday, March 31, 2022. — A finished Pokémon terrarium for Pikachu sits on a Willmar Public Library table as families gathered to build dozens of the tiny homes for their Pokémon figures on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

What To Read Next

Stock art of red and blue emergency lights atop a police vehicle.

Local

Records published Jan. 30, 2023

The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system and from law enforcement agencies. It is the Tribune’s policy that this column contain a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.

January 30, 2023 05:30 AM

By West Central Tribune staff report

Local

Sarah Swedburg of Kandiyohi County and Willmar EDC earns title of Emerging Young Professional of the Year

Sarah Swedburg, the business development manager for the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission, was recognized Thursday night as Emerging Young Professional of the Year by the Economic Development Association of Minnesota for her achievements in economic and community development in Kandiyohi County.

January 29, 2023 04:20 PM

By Jennifer Kotila

A pair of white lilies against a reflective background.

Local

Funeral service listing published Jan. 30, 2023

Area funerals scheduled through Feb. 4, 2023

January 29, 2023 02:44 PM

By West Central Tribune staff report

Local

PHOTOS: Spicer/Willmar Polar Plunge officially tops $1 million raised in 18-year history

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.

January 29, 2023 11:24 AM

By Macy Moore