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Willmar · WillmarNEW LONDON — The expansion of Minnesota Highway 23 to four lanes from New London to Paynesville in the South Gap project resumed construction back on March 11, with only a few miles left to complete before the four-lane project stretching from Willmar to Interstate 94 is complete. The final construction of about four miles from northeast of New London to just south of Hawick is expected to be completed by this fall. Travelers will not be re…See the Story
South Gap construction on Minnesota Highway 23 continues
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Willmar · WillmarWILLMAR — Seven Willmar High School music students were recently selected to the 2024-2025 Minnesota Music Educators All-State ensembles. Being selected as members of the all-state groups is the highest honor any high school musicians can attain in the state of Minnesota. Students were selected to the ensembles based on auditions that consisted of etudes, scales, solos, and overall musicianship. Selected to the all-state bands were: Brandon Es…See the Story
Schools & Students published April 30, 2024
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Willmar · WillmarWILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County-owned trail system stretches nearly 200 miles, made up of a network of on- and off-road paved trails. It provides a plethora of paths to follow through the distinct landscapes that make up Kandiyohi County. In 2017, Kandiyohi County, along with the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission, created the Kandiyohi County Bicycle and Pedestrian Trails Plan to make sure the system remained both well-maintained and of high…See the Story
Kandiyohi County updates bicycle and pedestrian trail plan to better meet public, system needs
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Willmar · WillmarEDGEMONT, South Dakota — Two victims of a fatal crash — including a man from Willmar, Minnesota — were both identified by authorities in South Dakota on Saturday. Both men died after the vehicle they were in reportedly rolled several times. According to a news release from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, 64-year-old Roy Joseph Nielson of Willmar, Minnesota, was identified as the passenger that died. The driver of the 2001 Ford …See the Story
Man from Willmar, Minnesota, identified as victim in double fatality reported on South Dakota Highway
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Willmar · WillmarWILLMAR — The Willmar Civic Center was buzzing with excitement as hundreds of eager children and their families came out to visit with more than 40 vendors on hand during the first-ever Healthy Earth, Healthy Kids day event on Saturday. The event, which focuses on connecting kids to resources that will keep both themselves and Earth healthy for future generations, had a wide variety of games, activities and educational materials to explore. Th…See the Story
Community Eco Fair teams up with YMCA Healthy Kids Day
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Willmar · WillmarLITCHFIELD — Two drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries after their vehicles collided and struck a third vehicle in Litchfield on Sunday. According to a crash report from the Minnesota State Patrol, the two injured drivers were identified as Ralph Lloyd Gilmer, 81, of Litchfield, and Zachary Allan Ledeboer, 38, of Benson. Both were transported to Meeker Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries. The crash was reported at 4:34 …See the Story
Two injured after three-vehicle collision in Litchfield, Minnesota
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Willmar · WillmarEditor's note: This story has been updated to the correct spelling of Weis.OLIVIA The Renville County Board of Commissioners restructured the auditor-treasurer and assessor offices and appointed a new auditor-treasurer.On unanimous votes on April 23, the commissioners approved the appointment of Heather Weis as auditor-treasurer and the separate action to restructure the two departments.Weis will begin duties as auditor-treasurer on May 13. She…See the Story
Renville restructures, appoints new auditor-treasurer
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Education · WillmarWILLMAR Students from around the region converged at the Big Red Gym within Willmar Senior High School Thursday to check out some potential future job and education prospects during the seventh annual Student Job Fair & Career Expo. The job fair opened its doors to students beyond Willmar Senior High School, as high schools from around the region were invited to attend.According to Ramp Up coordinator Katie Schieck, this year's event set a new …See the Story
Job Fair & Career Expo sees highest business turnout in seven years
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