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WILLMAR — More than 7,000 military uniforms, equipment, medals and other items collected by Jon Linstrand over the course of 38 years of his life will be on display through the evening of Veterans Day, Friday, at the Willmar Auditorium. An impressive collection spanning from Civil War times to modern day is in its 24th year of being on display to the public.
According to Lindstrand, the display allows those who visit to see what the cost of freedom for the United States of America actually looks like.
"It's important to remember the service and sacrifice of America's veterans," he said. "People need to know what kept America free."
Many items on display feature men and women who grew up in Kandiyohi County, adding a special and personal touch to the expansive collection for locals to enjoy.
The display is free and is open to the public. To close out the display, an observance program will take place on Friday, Nov. 11, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The observance will feature a flag ceremony, patriotic music and message from guest speaker Colonel Dan O'Meara.
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Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
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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.
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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.
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Annual Kandiyohi Santa Night spreads Christmas cheer to children and their families in Kandiyohi Saturday evening.
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Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune
At its board of directors meeting Thursday, the MSHSL approved a switch in the number of weight classes in wrestling and voted on a proposal to seed all eight teams in football state tournaments.
Producers sees bigger needs as farms grow, and market and geopolitical volatility become the norm, according to attendees at a farm bill listening session held in Willmar with staff members of U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Lawmakers asked for a review amid an investigation of the nonprofit Feeding Our Future. Employees and others are accused of using $250 million intended for meal programs for real estate and travel.
Minnesota isn't on track to meet the carbon emission reduction goals it set more than a decade ago. A bill would require utilities to have 100% carbon-free electricity generation within 20 years.
Nobody was injured after a reported house fire Monday in rural Sacred Heart. All of the occupants of the home were able to safely exit the building. However, the home was deemed a total loss.
The Minnesota Newspaper Association elected officers and board members for 2023 at its annual convention in Brooklyn Park on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.
The process to create a new logo for Willmar Municipal Utilities has taken several years, but it is being rolled out to customers this month.
Exhibits on display in the next month
Fine arts and student performances at area colleges
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