According to the Meeker County Sheriff's Office, it was found the 18-year-old driver had his driving privileges revoked at the time of the crash, which remains under investigation.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Tuesday approved Mayor Doug Reese’s proposed 2026 budget and preliminary levy, which increased by 5.6% and 15%, respectively.| West Central Tribune
Woody's Trucking received an award for women-owned businesses as a part of National Small Business Week.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Monday, following public hearings, approved more than $1 million in land sales to Jennie-O Turkey Store and Dooley's Petroleum for the expansion of both businesses.| West Central Tribune
Jennie-O returns to its fifth consecutive Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with The Big Turkey Spectacular float.| West Central Tribune
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
The hotline, 1-800-TURKEYS, went live Nov. 1 for customers seeking support with their holiday meal planning. The hotline will remain open through Thanksgiving Day.| West Central Tribune
The donation, in collaboration with NBC Universal, provided turkeys to those in need in New York City. In total, Jennie-O donated 30,000 turkeys this holiday season.| West Central Tribune
Building, mechanical and plumbing permits are presented in the City of Willmar Monthly External Permits Report for November of 2024.| West Central Tribune
Construction has begun on the project that will expand the Willmar location's production.| West Central Tribune
St. Cloud’s pitchers combined for 12 strikeouts and limited the Stingers to 4 hits in an 8-2 win at Joe Faber Field.| St. Cloud Live
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen told an audience in Willmar that agriculture continues to benefit from bipartisan support in Legislature.| Bemidji Pioneer
Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith on Tuesday announced Senate support for the funding; House of Representatives yet to vote on it| Grand Forks Herald
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
Owen Schwanke, 21, of Willmar, was charged with illegal possession of ammunition, due to a previous felony conviction making him ineligible. After a day of trial, a jury determined he was not guilty.| West Central Tribune
Minnesota physicians and law enforcement officials are urging people to handle fireworks safely for the holiday weekend. Approximately 14,700 people suffered injuries last year due to fireworks.| West Central Tribune
The proposal for setting rules of decorum comes several weeks after members of the public interrupted council proceedings.| 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
Earlier this year, the Sheriff’s Office entered into a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, raising concerns among community leaders and the immigrant population.| West Central Tribune
Before approving the issuance of $4.065 million in general obligation bonds to fund the 2025 street improvement projects, the Willmar City Council heard good news regarding a lower interest rate.| West Central Tribune
The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system…| West Central Tribune
The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system…| West Central Tribune
The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system…| West Central Tribune
The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system…| West Central Tribune
The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system…| West Central Tribune
Marriage licenses issued in Kandiyohi County from May 23 to May 29, 2025| West Central Tribune
Marriage licenses issued in Kandiyohi County June 20-26, 2025| West Central Tribune
According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the two teens were last seen in northwest Willmar at approximately 5 p.m. Monday, May 5.| West Central Tribune
Phillip Iverson, 29, was last seen in the city of Spicer on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to dial 911 or contact the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office.| West Central Tribune
The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system…| West Central Tribune
The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system…| West Central Tribune
Top cowboys in the National Federation of Professional Bullriders showed for the two-day Great Frontier Bull Ride show Wednesday and Thursday at the Kandiyohi County Fair.| West Central Tribune
The proposed 2026 budget for the local economic development authority is $710,958, a decrease from 2025 due to the expiration of one-time child care grant funding.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Monday OK’d the registration for RISE Willmar to sell both medical and adult use cannabis, as well as THC products. RISE is located at 1413 S. First St.| West Central Tribune
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen told an audience in Willmar that agriculture continues to benefit from bipartisan support in Legislature.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen told an audience in Willmar that agriculture continues to benefit from bipartisan support in Legislature.| Park Rapids Enterprise
U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith hosted a roundtable with turkey industry representatives south of Willmar and heard a wide range of concerns from growers and processors.| Perham Focus
The 2nd District Democrat is hosting town hall meetings this week in Republican congressional districts in Minnesota. Her colleagues representing those districts want a House ethics review.| Perham Focus
State attorneys general and other agencies are currently prevailing in court rulings in lawsuits filed against what they argue is executive overreach by the Trump administration.| Perham Focus
Ellison to speak on "the rule of law and executive overreach" from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Thursday at the Willmar Community Center.| West Central Tribune
A combination of low-interest loans and grants will benefit sanitary sewer, water line upgrades in Appleton. A grant will assist evaluation of wastewater treatment around Big Kandiyohi Lake.| West Central Tribune
Cool Whip on your favorite dessert? Thank William A. Mitchell, born in Raymond, Minnesota, for his prolific career inventing convenience foods we enjoy| Bemidji Pioneer
U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith hosted a roundtable with turkey industry representatives south of Willmar and heard a wide range of concerns from growers and processors.| Bemidji Pioneer
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
Mark Haugejorde, president of Tepetonka Club, will speak to the joint operations board. Tepetonka Club is constructing a private, destination golf course in Lake Andrew Township.| West Central Tribune
The city of Willmar on Friday announced the online marketplace for the Connect Willmar Initiative is open. Residents and businesses can sign up to learn more about the fiber network and providers.| 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
The Willmar City Council on Monday was introduced to two new technologies available through the city of Willmar that make being a resident, tourist or developer easier.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Monday heard an update on the status of the Connect Willmar Initiative from City Operations Director Kyle Box.| West Central Tribune
Patrons at Intuition Brewing Co. in downtown Willmar and Foxhole Brewhouse on Business 71 had the opportunity to partake in a DIY hat class and a board game meetup, respectively, on Saturday, May 3, 2025.| West Central Tribune
U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith hosted a roundtable with turkey industry representatives south of Willmar and heard a wide range of concerns from growers and processors.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Two vehicles collided around 2:18 a.m. Tuesday while navigating a curve onto U.S. Highway 71, according to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office.| West Central Tribune
Submissions to the Church Calendar published Saturdays should be emailed to news@wctrib.com by noon Wednesday.| West Central Tribune
On Feb. 11, 2025, a federal judge found settlement agreements between plaintiffs and nine poultry processors to be fair and reasonable. The ruling is the result of a class-action lawsuit alleging poultry companies conspired to suppress wages.| West Central Tribune
Dozens of people, frustrated with the current administration and U.S. Congress, bundled up for the extremely cold temperatures on Wednesday to protest outside U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach's Willmar office.| West Central Tribune
Robert Bruce Vandeneinde, 81, suffered non-life-threatening injuries after his pickup truck went off the road on U.S. Highway 12 and rolled.| West Central Tribune
The 18-year-old male suspect was arrested in connection to a shooting reported Oct. 20, 2024. Several shots were heard, and at least one bullet struck a residence.| West Central Tribune
Nickolas Steven Neal, 39, pleaded guilty in October to two counts of possession of a pornographic work. According to court records, he was convicted of criminal sexual conduct in 2015.| West Central Tribune
Officers recovered more than 22 pounds of marijuana, more than a pound of hallucinogenic mushrooms, and a 9mm pistol while serving simultaneous search warrants in Willmar last week. The four adults arrested have since been charged with various felony offenses.| West Central Tribune
Kandiyohi County charges allege that 17-year-old Talan James Lehmann was the gunman responsible for a shooting in October 2024 that seriously injured another juvenile.| West Central Tribune
Peter Gruhl, an employee with NextNest of Willmar, delivered the Minnesota turkeys pardoned by President Biden. He's bringing two other birds to an NFL game Friday.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Monday in a split 3-5 vote declined approving a motion to hire a recruiting firm to conduct a search for the new Willmar police chief. City staff will conduct the search.| West Central Tribune
Former Kandiyohi County Deputy Chris Flatten pleaded guilty in Kandiyohi County District Court to a misdemeanor charge of impaired driving related to a crash in July of 2024. According to court records, officers noted Flatten exhibited signs of impairment after his squad car had crashed into a…| West Central Tribune
Ameer Musa Matariyeh, previously charged with murder in a New London man's shooting death during an apparent carjacking, will also face related charges for offenses initially reported in Minneapolis.| West Central Tribune
With the November elections less than 90 days away, MnDOT reminds campaigners and others that Minnesota state law prohibits placing political or advertising signs within the right of way on roads.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Sartell's Abby Haus, Sauk Rapids' Lauren Schloe and Albany's Hannah Klein all play vital roles in the Willmar-based AAU team's national championship run in Florida.| St. Cloud Live
Christopher Flatten, 39, was injured in a July 18 crash. He is also the former Willmar police officer named in an unrelated civil suit alleging a man was arrested for "walking while Black."| St. Cloud Live
Christopher Flatten, 39, was injured in a July 18 crash. He is also the former Willmar police officer named in an unrelated civil suit alleging a man was arrested for "walking while Black."| Duluth News Tribune
The orchestra, directed by Paula Ulicsni Halvorson, will put on a pair of summer concerts July 11 in Clara City and July 17 in Willmar.| Alexandria Echo Press
Founders of Advocates for Health Rich Feneis and Joel Fogel have installed outdoor AEDs across western Minnesota, with more on the way.| Alexandria Echo Press
Christopher Flatten, 39, was injured in a July 18 crash. He is also the former Willmar police officer named in an unrelated civil suit alleging a man was arrested for "walking while Black."| Grand Forks Herald
Beverly Dougherty's Becker Market, 414 Becker Ave. S.W. in Willmar, is a new take on traditional farmers markets.| Alexandria Echo Press
Attorneys for both former officer Christopher Flatten and the city of Willmar denied nearly all of the claims laid out in a lawsuit filed by the ACLU on behalf of Derrick Gilbert.| West Central Tribune
A lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Minnesota alleges that a Willmar police officer unlawfully arrested Derrick Gilbert, 39, of Willmar, for "walking while Black." According to the suit, an officer initially arrested Gilbert on another Black man's warrant.| West Central Tribune
Christopher Flatten, 39, was injured in a July 18 crash. He is also the former Willmar police officer named in an unrelated civil suit alleging a man was arrested for "walking while Black."| Rochester Post Bulletin