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    April 19, 2019
    Linda Vanderwerf / Tribune Hallway artwork caught the attention of state Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker so she took a photo Wednesday while touring Lakeland Elementary School in Willmar.
    Education commissioner hears Willmar concerns about special ed, prekindergarten
    WILLMAR — Continued funding for voluntary prekindergarten programs is a concern for Willmar Public Schools officials, as is the inadequate...
    news/educationApril 19, 2019 - 6:48pm
    April 18, 2019
    Spring sports sections now available online
    The West Central Tribune's spring sports preview sections are now available online. Check out what to look for in high school softball and baseball...
    sports/baseballApril 18, 2019 - 5:47pm
    April 16, 2019
    Anthony Steven Kalland
    Brainerd man, former fugitive, receives jail sentence in Meeker County standoff
    LITCHFIELD — A Brainerd man who eluded Meeker County authorities for several days in December has received a one-year jail sentence. Anthony...
    news/crime-and-courtsApril 16, 2019 - 5:38am
    April 15, 2019
    Shelby Lindrud / Tribune Climbers were able to reach for the sky, or at least the ceiling, as they used the rock climbing wall Saturday at the Prairie Wood Environmental Learning Center Earth Day festivities.
    Prairie Woods celebrates Earth Day
    SPICER — Save Our Species was the theme of Earth Day festivities Saturday at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center near Spicer....
    news/science-and-natureApril 15, 2019 - 5:18am
    April 11, 2019
    Blowing snow was causing white-out conditions Thursday morning along Business Highway 71 in north. The ice-covered roadway combined with the blowing snow made for hazardous driving conditions. Kelly Boldan / Tribune
    A wintry punch: Spring storm system brings thunder, lightning, sleet and snow to Minnesota
    WILLMAR — Day two of an early spring snowstorm closed roads, forced schools throughout the region to cancel classes, and led many businesses...
    news/weatherApril 11, 2019 - 8:24pm
    Update: Woman dies after crash on icy roads in Renville County
    SACRED HEART – A Sacred Heart woman has died as the result of a two-vehicle, head-on crash Wednesday afternoon on icy roads in Renville County....
    news/accidentsApril 11, 2019 - 7:05pm
    West Central Connection Chorus
    'Rockin' the Shop' barbershop chorus spring show is Saturday in Willmar
    WILLMAR — The West Central Connection Barbershop Chorus presents its spring show "Rockin' the Shop" at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at WEAC...
    entertainment/musicApril 11, 2019 - 9:03am
    April 10, 2019
    William Steven Synowczynski
    Appleton man sentenced to prison for two armed standoffs
    BENSON — An Appleton man involved in two armed standoffs with law enforcement within a year has been sentenced to prison time. William...
    news/crime-and-courtsApril 10, 2019 - 5:06pm
    April 9, 2019
    Competency evaluation ordered for Olivia teen accused of molesting children
    OLIVIA — A competency evaluation has been requested by the defense in the case of an Olivia teenager charged with molesting children at...
    news/crime-and-courtsApril 9, 2019 - 8:32pm
    April 8, 2019
    Michael John Klatt
    Fairfax man pleads not guilty to attempted murder
    OLIVIA — A Fairfax man has pleaded not guilty to three felony charges in connection with a January shooting at a Fairfax service station/convenience...
    news/crime-and-courtsApril 8, 2019 - 8:18pm
    April 7, 2019
    Submitted/ The Minnesota Department of Transportation closed a portion of Highway 67 on Sunday due to a collapse of the road surface, shown here. The collapse occurred on a section of the road between the main entrance to the Upper Sioux Agency State Park and the entrance to the park's campground.
    Flood damage closes section of state Highway 67
    GRANITE FALLS - Road damage due to flooding has forced the closing of a section of Minnesota Highway 67 southeast of Granite Falls. The surface...
    news/traffic-and-constructionApril 7, 2019 - 5:45pm
    April 4, 2019
    Emerald Ash Borer Beetle USDA photo
    Emerald ash borer discovered in Stearns County
    ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has placed Stearns County under an emergency quarantine after emerald ash borer was...
    news/science-and-natureApril 4, 2019 - 6:17pm
    March 30, 2019
    Tom Cherveny Tribune/ The Minnesota River crested in Granite Falls early Saturday morning at 893.42 feet, the seventh highest crest recorded.
    River crests in Montevideo, Granite Falls
    MONTEVIDEO — The Minnesota River crested in both Montevideo and Granite Falls with both communities avoiding any major issues. In Montevideo,...
    news/weatherMarch 30, 2019 - 7:11pm
    March 29, 2019
    Tom Cherveny / Tribune Waters following a glacial overflow channel outside of Granite Falls have temporarily made an island of the Rock supper club on the outskirts of Granite Falls. play button
    Minnesota River reaching its crest in Montevideo
    MONTEVIDEO — Montevideo and Granite Falls are staying ahead of the fast-rising Minnesota River as it reaches its crest. Waters on the Minnesota...
    news/weatherMarch 29, 2019 - 7:12pm
    Submitted Yellow Medicine County Sheriff's office Chief Deputy Wayne DeBlieck holds two-year-old Terelee Wilson. The officer helped bring her and her family members to safety when floodwaters rose faster than expected Thursday morning on a township road downstream of Granite Falls.
    Calm rescue keeps panic at bay in Granite Falls
    GRANITE FALLS — Two Yellow Medicine County sheriff's officers came to the rescue of a family south of Granite Falls when floodwaters caught...
    news/weatherMarch 29, 2019 - 7:09pm
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