Vanguard Renewables, of Massaschusetts, plans to build a biodigester using organic food wastes and manure from a dairy farm to produce renewable natural gas. It is planned on a roughly 22-acre site.| West Central Tribune
Cassidy Marie Lunz, 21, of Willmar, made her first appearance Friday in Meeker County District Court on the charge. According to court records, she and two other males planned to steal money from a male victim.| West Central Tribune
Aryianna Pillatzki, 21, of Pennock, pleaded guilty Feb. 6 to one count of second-degree assault in Meeker County District Court. Two co-defendants remain in custody.| West Central Tribune
Bryan Demarais, 35, of Dassel, had previously pleaded guilty in Meeker County District Court to the murder of Kayla Demarais. He was sentenced Tuesday.| West Central Tribune
The three suspects arrested in connection to the reported assault of a 50-year-old man from Olivia are now charged with felonies including counts of attempted homicide, aggravated robbery and assault.| West Central Tribune
Two people from the Twin Cities were charged with first-degree drug offenses for allegedly trafficking drugs from a Willmar drop-off. They were arrested soon afterward outside Atwater.| West Central Tribune
Two couples participated in the free weddings Friday afternoon. Judge Stephanie Beckman, who officiated the event, decided to offer the free weddings as part of this year's festivities.| West Central Tribune
According to the Sheriff's Office, two other law enforcement agencies initiated pursuits before having to terminate them. Speeds of 100 mph were reached before the pursuit ended in Stearns County.| West Central Tribune
David Pillatzki, 48, one of three co-defendants charged in the alleged robbery and violent assault of a man in 2024 in Litchfield, was found competent to proceed in the case.| West Central Tribune
According to the Meeker County Sheriff's Office, the 19-year-old driver was observed driving above the posted speed limit when a Meeker County deputy attempted a traffic stop. According to a news release, the chase reached speeds above 100 mph.| West Central Tribune
A man from Wellington, Kansas, suffered non-life-threatening injury after two semitractors collided north of Litchfield. According to the State Patrol, a passenger was also injured.| West Central Tribune
