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    February 12, 2019
    Dawson-Boyd voters approve $22.7M bond referendum
    DAWSON — Voters in the Dawson-Boyd School District braved snow and wind-blown roads Tuesday to cast their support for a $22.7 million bond...
    news/educationFebruary 12, 2019 - 9:56pm
    February 8, 2019
    Joshua James Kenney
    Minneapolis man charged in Granite Falls standoff
    GRANITE FALLS — A Minneapolis man is in custody in the Yellow Medicine County Jail after a standoff with law enforcement Monday. Joshua...
    news/crime-and-courtsFebruary 8, 2019 - 7:54am
    February 7, 2019
    Tribune file photo The front gate of the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton is shown in this undated file photo. The privately owned prison has not held inmates since February 2010.
    Swift County wants to revive effort to reopen prison
    APPLETON — The Swift County Board of Commissioners is taking another try at winning state support for reopening the Appleton prison. The...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 7, 2019 - 7:52am
    February 1, 2019
    Suspect leads Meeker County deputies on chase through Litchfield
    LITCHFIELD – A 34-year-old Litchfield man was arrested Thursday afternoon after a short chase through the city of Litchfield. A woman contacted...
    news/crime-and-courtsFebruary 1, 2019 - 10:16am
    January 30, 2019
    Shelby Lindrud / Tribune Blustery winds caused near white-out conditions in some rural areas Tuesday afternoon, including this location just south of Willmar along U.S. Highway 71.
    Newspaper deliveries may be delayed due to weather
    news/weatherJanuary 30, 2019 - 3:15am
    January 29, 2019
    Shelby Lindrud / Tribune Blustery winds caused near white-out conditions in some rural areas Tuesday afternoon, including this location just north of the U.S. Highway 71 and state Highway 7 roundabout south of Willmar. Winds at more than 30 miles per hour and subzero temperatures created wind chills of more than 60 below across the region.
    MnDOT: Drivers reminded to take extra precautions
    As a near record-breaking cold takes hold of west central Minnesota, motorists are reminded to take extra precautions to avoid potentially...
    news/weatherJanuary 29, 2019 - 8:15pm
    January 28, 2019
    Generations, January 2019, now available online
    The January 2019 issue of Generations is now available online. Reflections by people 55 and over, this generational publication is published...
    lifestyle/familyJanuary 28, 2019 - 1:04pm
    January 27, 2019
    Ridgewater expands Transfer Pathway program to include Law Enforcement
    WILLMAR — Ridgewater College has added a fifth course of study to its Transfer Pathway program. Law enforcement students at Ridgewater...
    news/educationJanuary 27, 2019 - 1:22pm
    January 26, 2019
    Erica Dischino/Tribune Plungers from Lulu Beans Coffee Shop in Willmar push one of their team members into the lake Saturday during the 15th annual Polar Plunge in Spicer. More than 200 participants jumped into 33-degree water, with air temps of about 10 degrees.
    Jumping for a cause: Polar Plunge draws a crowd in Spicer
    SPICER — With an air temperature of about 10 degrees, more than 200 Polar Plunge participants took a jump into Green Lake in Spicer Saturday,...
    community/eventsJanuary 26, 2019 - 5:29pm
    January 24, 2019
    Four finalists named for NLS superintendent job
    NEW LONDON — New London-Spicer Public Schools has announced finalists for the superintendent position. Superintendent Paul Carlson plans...
    news/educationJanuary 24, 2019 - 6:49pm
    Erica Dischino / Tribune A polar plunge participant runs to warm up after jumping into Green Lake at the 2018 Polar Plunge.
    2019 Polar Plunge is Saturday; annual event raises funds for Special Olympics
    SPICER — The 15th annual Polar Plunge will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday near Zorbaz on Green Lake in Spicer as part of the community's annual...
    community/eventsJanuary 24, 2019 - 9:03am
    January 22, 2019
    Tribune file photo
    Vehicle goes through ice in Meeker County
    LITCHFIELD - No injuries were reported when a truck went through the ice Sunday morning on Greenleaf Lake in Meeker County. The Meeker County...
    news/accidentsJanuary 22, 2019 - 10:32am
    January 18, 2019
    Meeker Memorial Hospital restricts visitors due to flu
    LITCHFIELD – Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics has implemented visitor restrictions due to the prevalence of influenza and respiratory...
    news/science-and-natureJanuary 18, 2019 - 3:41pm
    January 17, 2019
    Erica Dischino/Tribune The Spicer Ice Castle was built last weekend in preparation for Spicer Winterfest, which kicks off in earnest this weekend. A lighting ceremony at the castle is set for Saturday evening, followed by celebratory fireworks.
    Fire and fun on ice: 2019 Spicer Winterfest kicks off this weekend
    SPICER — Turning a frozen lake into glistening ice castle that serves as the centerpiece to a royal winter jubilee takes skill, experience,...
    community/eventsJanuary 17, 2019 - 9:18am
    January 15, 2019
    Michael John Klatt
    Southwest Minn. man charged with attempted murder in convenience store shooting
    WILLMAR — A Fairfax man is being held in the Renville County Jail after he allegedly shot a male employee and threatened a female employee...
    news/crime-and-courtsJanuary 15, 2019 - 5:53pm
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