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Woman in Crash Near Willmar, Minnesota, Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries

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Woman in Crash Near Willmar, Minnesota, Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries

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WILLMAR — A woman suffered life-threatening injuries when two pickup trucks collided Thursday morning outside Willmar. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Debra Palm, 66, of Morton, was the sole occupant in a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound on 48th Avenue Northeast north of Willmar. The State Patrol said Palm was attempting to cross U.S. Highway 71 when the two vehicles collided north of Willmar. Palm was airlifted to CentraCar…See the Story

Northwoods League: Stingers surge past Larks

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Northwoods League: Stingers surge past Larks

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WILLMAR — Willmar held off the Bismarck Larks late to extend its winning streak to four. The Stingers, who are riding their second longest stretch of consecutive wins this summer, earned a 14-10 Northwoods League win over Bismarck on Wednesday at Bill Taunton Stadium. Willmar, which is 19-15 overall and 2-0 in second half, have defeated the Larks in five of the two teams’ eight contests this season. Bismarck is 0-2 in the second half and 11-27 o…See the Story

Willmar, Minnesota, building permits through May total more than $20M in value

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Willmar, Minnesota, building permits through May total more than $20M in value

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WILLMAR — The city of Willmar issued 64 total building, mechanical and plumbing permits between April 23 and May 31. These permits held a total valuation of $21,788,577.33, according to the monthly report posted on the city website. Included in the monthly permits was one issued to Jennie-O Turkey Store and its contractor Gleeson Constructors and Engineers LLC for the construction of a commercial addition to property at 1535 30th St. S.W. in Wil…Read Article

Master Gardener Sue Morris: Flooding may cause long-term damage to trees and shrubs

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If nearly 19 inches of rain in June by the 27th wasn’t enough, it is once again pouring down rain at my farm. On the 13th, I had received 9 inches in nine hours. Since my farm is along the South Fork of the Crow River, this meant trouble. Once the water from impervious surfaces of southeast Willmar flows this way, the river starts overflowing its banks. It has never been this bad — at least in the last 51 years. A big portion of my grove is unde…Trees · Willmar Read Article

Kandiyohi County approves $2.5 million land purchase

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WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Board approved the purchase of a plot of land south of the Kandiyohi County Landfill in rural New London. The vote Tuesday was 3-1 in favor with one abstaining. County ownership of the land will facilitate greater monitoring of underground chemicals spreading from the landfill. Voting for the $2.5 million purchase of the land were Commissioners Steve Gardner, Dale Anderson and Duane Anderson. Voting against the pur…Willmar · Willmar Read Article

'Up North' wins People's Choice award at Barn Theatre

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WILLMAR — Della Conroy, of Hancock, is the winner of the People’s Choice Award for the Willmar Area Arts Council’s recent exhibit at The Barn Theatre. The exhibit was titled "Rise and Shine" and ran in conjunction with The Barn’s production of “Young Frankenstein.” The public was invited to vote for their favorite work of art. Conroy's painting was titled “Up North.”]]>Willmar · Willmar Read Article

U.S. Highway 12 near Ortonville, Minnesota, re-opened to traffic

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ORTONVILLE — The section of U.S. Highway 12 east of Ortonville that had been closed due to flooding is now reopened. The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced the roadway was expected to be open by 9 a.m. Wednesday. The roadway on Horseshoe Lake has been closed since last week due to flooding and rising water levels. MnDOT said Wednesday that water is now receding but remains at the edge of the driving lanes, and motorists should sti…Willmar · Willmar Read Article

MnDOT sets July 10 open house in Willmar for Highway 71/23 project

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Community-building program in Granite Falls, Minnesota, marks milestone

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GRANITE FALLS — There are 41 voices ready to join in song to celebrate what a community can do make to make a difference in the lives of others. The voices belong to the Building Bridges Memory Choir, and they will perform when the Granite Falls Living at Home Block Nurse Program celebrates its 25th anniversary with a get-together for the public from 3:30 to 5 p.m. July 10 at the Kilowatt Community Center in Granite Falls. The choir is itself a…Willmar · Willmar Read Article

Stingers Blank Larks Behind Buursema's Dominant Outing - Northwoods League

The Willmar Stingers shut out the Bismarck Larks 5-0 behind a dominant pitching performance. Porter Buursema (Georgia Tech) earned the win, throwing 5 scoreless no-hit innings with eleven strikeouts, allowing three walks. Buursema was named the Northwoods League Pitcher of the Night. Willmar will host Bismarck on Wednesday at 6:35 PM The post Stingers Blank Larks Behind Buursema’s Dominant Outing appeared first on Northwoods League.Willmar · Willmar Read Article

Northwoods League: Stingers enjoy a doubleheader sweep of Mankato

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WILLMAR — A night after getting swept in a doubleheader with the Mankato MoonDogs, the Willmar Stingers returned the favor. Willmar took two from Mankato on Monday before 954 fans at Bill Taunton Stadium. The Stingers beat the MoonDogs 5-4 and then won the nightcap 15-2. In Game 2, the Stingers smacked four home runs. Sam Hunt had two of them. The catcher/designated hitter from the University of Minnesota went 3-for-3 with three runs, a double, …Home Run · Willmar See the Story

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