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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Says Current Executive Overreach Is New in Country's History
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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Says Current Executive Overreach Is New in Country's History

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WILLMAR — Although state attorneys general and other agencies are currently prevailing in court rulings against what they argue is executive overreach by the Trump administration, there is still a concern the targeted agencies and departments — created by Congress — may be forever damaged by the administration’s attempts to dismantle them. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he hopes that is not the case, but he does not know. “I don'…See the Story
Museums and historic sites published June 18, 2025
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Museums and historic sites published June 18, 2025

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American Legion baseball roundup: Willmar finally gets in a home game
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American Legion baseball roundup: Willmar finally gets in a home game

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WILLMAR — The home opener was a rough one for the Willmar American Legion baseball team on Tuesday. Post 167 was held without a hit in a 13-0 five-inning loss to the St. Cloud Chutes at Elsie Klemmetson Field. The loss drops Willmar to 0-2 on the season. St. Cloud pitcher Jack Hamak threw the five-inning no-hitter. The left-hander struck out seven and gave up a walk to Tyler Madsen in the bottom of the first inning. Hamak retired 14 straight bat…Read Article

Willmar, Minnesota, mayor addresses flooding during City Council meeting

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WILLMAR — Willmar Mayor Doug Reese and city environmental specialist Sara Sietsema during Monday’s City Council meeting addressed the flooding in Willmar caused by the large amounts of rain the area received late last week. “First and foremost, I want to express my concern for all impacted and my appreciation for the patience and resilience of our residents during this challenging time,” Reese said. “City staff responded diligently throughout th…Floods · WillmarRead Article

Records published June 17, 2025

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WILLMAR — A 38-year-old man was arrested after a caller reported criminal damage to property at 7:20 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of 75th Avenue and Kandiyohi County Road 5 Southwest. The male was listed as in custody Monday at the Kandiyohi County Jail, pending a court appearance on three charges. Crashes WILLMAR — A caller reported at 8:17 a.m. Monday that a vehicle had hit a sign in the 100 block of Third Street Southwest. According to …Property · WillmarRead Article

Rainfall on Friday the 13th brings bad luck for some Willmar, Minnesota, businesses

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WILLMAR — Some local businesses are in the thick of drying out and cleaning up their venues in the wake of extensive flooding on Friday, June 13. Willmar averaged 4.72 inches of rain over the last 25 years in the month of June, the wettest month of the year for the city, according to the National Weather Service. Friday's torrential downpours alone amounted to more than 4.40 inches of recorded rainfall by the afternoon, according to a reading fr…Floods · WillmarRead Article

Kandiyohi County Road 20 north of Lake Lillian, Minnesota, closed due to flood damage

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WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County Public Works announced that County Road 20 is closed due to recent flooding and road damage, according to a news release issued Monday morning. The road will remain closed between County Road 134 and County Road 4 until further notice. More than 4 inches of rain had fallen by Friday afternoon in Willmar. The County Board chairman on Saturday declared a state of emergency, and the resolution adopting the emergency will …Floods · WillmarRead Article

A tale of two municipal fiber networks, just miles apart, in Minnesota

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WILLMAR — This is a tale of two municipal fiber networks just 10 miles apart from each other in Minnesota, both in existence for more than 20 years and successfully operating today. However, one struggled in the beginning and defaulted on its bonds. The other progressed slowly and, now realizing private telecommunications companies were not interested in providing fiber to their customers in the city, is expanding its fiber network to provide se…Willmar · WillmarRead Article

Records published June 16, 2025

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WILLMAR — A 31-year-old man was arrested for fourth-degree DWI at 2:30 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Highway 71 and Civic Center Drive Northeast. As of Sunday afternoon, the man was not in custody of the Kandiyohi County Jail. PAYNESVILLE — Kandiyohi County Sheriff's deputies at 10:34 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Highway 23 and Roseville Road Northeast assisted Swift County Sheriff's deputies with a traffic pursuit ending in a felon…Willmar · WillmarRead Article

Kandiyohi County Board to take action on received bids for summer construction projects

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WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Board will hold its regular meeting later than its usual time, starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 17. At the meeting, the board will discuss and take action on a series of bids for projects throughout Kandiyohi County. Included in the bids to be awarded are bids for LED stop signs and rumble strips, Diamond Lake access reconstruction and more. These bids will be presented by Public Works Director Mel Odens. The board…Willmar · WillmarRead Article

Transmission project open houses set for June 18 and 19 in Litchfield, Hutchinson

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LITCHFIELD — Great River Energy will be hosting transmission project open houses in Litchfield and Hutchinson on Wednesday and Thursday, June 18 and 19, regarding the proposal to construct 70 miles of 115-kilovolt transmission line between Willmar, Litchfield, Forest City and Hutchinson. The transmission line is a joint effort between Great River Energy, Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, City of Litchfield and Hutchinson Municipal Utili…Willmar · WillmarRead Article

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