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Terhaar Collects First Northwoods League Win for Huskies

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Terhaar Collects First Northwoods League Win for Huskies

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DULUTH — Recent Proctor alum Nick Terhaar earned his first victory at a new level as the Duluth Huskies pulled away from the Eau Claire Express on Saturday for an 11-4 win. Terhaar allowed four runs on five hits in five innings. The outing, his fourth against college players in the Northwoods League, was by far his longest. After both teams scored in the first inning, the Express pulled in front by starting the inning with three straight singles…See the Story

Northwoods League: Stingers drop 2 to MoonDogs, 9-6 and 6-2

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Northwoods League: Stingers drop 2 to MoonDogs, 9-6 and 6-2

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WILLMAR — It was a long day at the yard for the Willmar Stingers. Willmar got swept in a doubleheader with the Mankato MoonDogs on Sunday at Bill Taunton Stadium, losing 9-6 and 6-2. The losses drop Willmar’s record to 15-15 in the Northwoods League’s Great Plains West Division. St. Cloud clinched the first-half title over the weekend, ensuring the Rox of a playoff berth after the regular season. Mankato is 15-19. The Stingers and the MoonDogs p…See the Story

Kandiyohi County Board may act next week on land purchase

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Kandiyohi County Board may act next week on land purchase

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WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Board on Tuesday is expected to discuss and possibly act on the potential purchase of a property adjacent to the landfill on U.S. Highway 71. This property, located at 14998 Highway 71 N.E., New London, would function as a buffer zone between the landfill and privately owned land. The board has held several closed sessions to discuss the potential purchase and its cost. Meeting materials posted online with the Coun…See the Story

Saturday storm exacerbates flooding issues faced by west central Minnesota communities

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WILLMAR — Heavy rainfall, which began Saturday night, left storm damage in its wake in several west central Minnesota counties. Already high water levels from previous storms — which led to flood warnings along the Minnesota River and in other areas — were further exacerbated by the additional rain. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's minor flood warning in Montevideo was upgraded to a moderate flood warning after the Minnesota…Willmar · Willmar Read Article

Records published June 28, 2025

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BLOMKEST — A 69-year-old man was arrested after a caller in the 200 block of Main Street Southeast reported a burglary at 2:10 a.m. Friday. The arrested party was not listed as in custody at the Kandiyohi County Jail as of 11:30 a.m. Friday. ST. PAUL — A 37-year-old male was arrested in Ramsey County on an active Kandiyohi County warrant at 5:13 p.m. Thursday. The arrested male was listed as in custody Friday at the Kandiyohi County Jail, pendin…Willmar · Willmar Read Article

'Unique' session has wins but west central MN legislators voice concerns, too

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WILLMAR — An evenly split Legislature made for what Rep. Dave Baker, R-Willmar, called one of the most “unique sessions” of which he’s ever been part, but the 10-year veteran of the process said it also produced a lot of wins. He was joined by State Sen. Andrew Lang, R-Olivia, and Rep. Scott Van Binsbergen, R-Montevideo, in offering a generally favorable assessment of the past session at a town hall meeting on Thursday morning in Willmar. They a…Willmar · Willmar Read Article

Foam made from soybeans may be next firefighting tool

(Willmar MN-) Minnesota soybean farmers are helping firefighters with an emerging product called soyfoam. The old foams that fire departments used to use to help put out fires contain harmful "forever chemicals" that are not friendly to the environment or…Environment · Willmar Read Article

Willmar gets 2 million dollar state grant to build infrastructure at industrial/train park

(St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded more than $5 million in grants to three infrastructure projects in Greater Minnesota. The funding, from DEED's Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program…Infrastructure · Willmar Read Article

Records published June 27, 2025

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WILLMAR — A 33-year-old male was arrested on a Wright County warrant at 11:03 a.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of Business Highway 71. The arrested male was listed as in custody Thursday at the Wright County Jail with a pending gross misdemeanor charge. Crash LAKE LILLIAN — A crash was reported at 1:12 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of 90th Street and 195th Avenue Southeast in Lake Lillian. No injuries were listed in the report. Criminal …Willmar · Willmar Read Article

Forecast says Willmar, Minnesota, should brace for more rain

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Minnesota's Renville County closes two roadways due to flooding

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RENVILLE COUNTY — Renville County Public Works announced Thursday that two roads are closed due to flooding, after more rain fell in the region on Wednesday. County Road 55/160th Street, south of Sacred Heart, is closed from County Road 52/800th Avenue to County Road 81/782nd Avenue. The roadway on County Road 61/210th Street, southwest of Renville is closed from 780th Avenue to 800th Avenue. Both roads will remain closed until further notice. R…Floods · Willmar Read Article

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