The Willmar City Council on Monday, April 1, will conduct two public hearings regarding the sale of more than $1 million of city-owned land — one for Jennie-O Turkey Store and one for Dooley’s Petroleum.| West Central Tribune
Galen Serbus, 50, of Olivia, Minnesota, was found lying in a ditch near Litchfield with an apparent stab wound and injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. An investigation is underway.| West Central Tribune
Sheriff Tollefson said deputies found the remains of what appeared to be a deceased adult male at a location along County Road 10 Northeast.| West Central Tribune
Mark Haugejorde, president of Tepetonka Club, a private, destination golf resort being constructed in rural New London, provided some updates on construction when he spoke recently to Kandiyohi County Economic Development.| West Central Tribune
Both of the networks have been in operation for more than 20 years. One struggled and defaulted on its bond payments. The other progressed slowly before expanding. Both are operating successfully today.| West Central Tribune
Kandiyohi County Economic Development will present its 2026 proposed budget to the Willmar City Council on Monday, Aug. 4.| West Central Tribune
The children and parents in Willmar and surrounding areas will be pleased to learn that the Rice Park splash pad is fixed and operational just in time for the dog days of summer.| West Central Tribune
Kandiyohi County Sheriff Eric Tollefson, Willmar Police Chief Mike Holme and Capt. Michael Anderson say community fears are unfounded as local officers will not engage in immigration enforcement.| West Central Tribune
Most people shop at Aldi for its low grocery prices on private label groceries. One lucky couple found love in the produce aisle at the Aldi in Willmar.| West Central Tribune
City Administrator Leslie Valiant on Monday night delivered her recommendation to promote Willmar Police Sgt. Holme to chief, and the Willmar City Council unanimously agreed.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council will consider approving City Administrator Leslie Valiant's recommendation for a new police chief.| West Central Tribune
An 18-year-old Willmar man is currently in the Kandiyohi County Jail facing charges of second-degree assault, threats of violence and obstruction of the legal process.| West Central Tribune
The Braver Angels "Reduce the Rancor" bus tour was in Willmar on Monday, hosting events for elected officials, community leaders and the public to gain skills in having tough conversations.| West Central Tribune
Kandiyohi County Economic Development business development manager Michelle Marotzke has accepted the position of economic development director for the cities of Lanesboro and Preston in southeast Minnesota.| West Central Tribune
