West Central Tribune Minute

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Bethesda North Pointe, in rural New London, is the newest senior living community in Kandiyohi County. Construction of the $21 million project began in the fall of 2019 and the facility is set to begin welcoming new residents this fall.

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: The annual Celebrate the Light of the World holiday light display at Robbins Island Regional Park in Willmar is set to begin Thanksgiving night. The display will run from 5 to 10 p.m. every night through Jan. 1, 2022, and will raise funds for four local charities.

A West Central Tribune Minute podcase for Nov. 19, 2021.

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Accused Fargo shooter charged with 3 counts of murder, including unborn child

House a total loss after Wednesday afternoon fire in Willmar

Crime and Courts

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Area communities are looking to housing development strategies to address a growing need, and public-private partnerships have been invaluable in creating new housing projects. That public assistance helps bridge a gap that has been more than a decade in the making between the costs of construction and development and market values in rural communities.

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: In Minnesota, there isn’t a complete four-lane highway going from the far southwest to the northeast. The Highway 23 Coalition feels creating such a thoroughfare would mean not only economic opportunities for all the communities and businesses along Highway 23, but also safer travel for all who use it.

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Records published Nov. 18, 2021

Kandiyohi County Attorney appeals judge's ruling that found Vossen incompetent to stand trial in 1974 Willmar homicide

Willmar man appears in court for terroristic threats after weekend disturbance

Bodycams to put more eyes on Minnesota authorities

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Three regional cities are finding new and inventive ways to reimagine, reinvigorate and restore their downtowns and Main Streets, so they once more will be the heart of life for the community.

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: The annual Willmar Holidaze will be Saturday in downtown Willmar. Most events will run from 4 to 6 p.m. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m.

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A Grove City man was sentenced to seven years for 2020 shooting

A storage building and its contents are a total loss following a fire Monday

A Willmar man was arrested Saturday following a standoff with police in a Willmar apartment building

A Willmar man was transported to the hospital for apparent stab wounds Friday night in Willmar.