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West Central Tribune Minute

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Listen to the West Central Tribune Minute podcast about what’s happening in news, sports, records and features around Willmar and west central Minnesota.

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Episodes

Records Report for March 19, 2022

March 19, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MB

Records Report for March 19, 2022

Records Report for March 18, 2022

March 18, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MB

Records Report for March 18, 2022

Records Report for March 17, 2022

March 17, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.46 MB

Records Report for March 17, 2022

Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra to provide a horse-loving good time

March 16, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: The March 20 concert of the Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra is for music and horse lovers alike. Equus will include the performances of horse-themed music while also including an exhibit of horse art, a door prize and a photo opportunity with Raven the carriage horse.

Whitneys have helped compose the symphony of Willmar

March 16, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.24 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Robert and Jeanne Whitney, owners of Whitney Music, have been an integral part of the music scene in Willmar for decades. They've helped hundreds of school children learn their first instrument, provided a full-service music store and gave musicians a place to share their talents with the public. The couple are now looking to find a buyer for the store, who will keep it running for years to come.

Records Report for March 16, 2022

March 16, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.64 MB

Records Report for March 16, 2022

Records Report for March 15, 2022

March 15, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MB

Records Report for March 15, 2022

Records Report for March 14, 2022

March 14, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MB

Records Report for March 14, 2022

Willmar Public Library opens the door to more than just books

March 12, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: While books will probably always be a library's bread and butter, as the world changes to a more digital society, libraries are transforming as well. The Willmar Public Library, part of the Pioneerland Library System, has much more to offer than just books. There is a host of different products — from board games to exercise equipment — available to check out, along with various public programming and events.

Records Report for March 12, 2022

March 12, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MB

Records Report for March 12, 2022

Records Report for March 11, 2022

March 11, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.76 MB

Records Report for March 11, 2022

Records Report for March 10, 2022

March 10, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MB

Records Report for March 10, 2022

Records Report for March 9, 2022

March 09, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MB

Records Report for March 9, 2022

Records Report for March 8, 2022

March 08, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MB

Records Report for March 8, 2022

Records Report for March 7, 2022

March 07, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MB

Records Report for March 7, 2022

My Little Book of Life: Montevideo letterpress artist shares narratives of life's journeys, including his own

March 05, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 6.36 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Andy Kahmann keeps the art of letterpress printing alive in a shop in downtown Montevideo. Ever since he began producing "My Little Book of Life" editions, he has inspired many by providing a unique way for people to tell of their life journeys. He never expected to tell of his journey at the Mayo Clinic.

Records Report for March 5, 2022

March 05, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MB

Records Report for March 5, 2022

Records Report for March 4, 2022

March 04, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MB

Records Report for March 4, 2022

Records Report for March 3, 2022

March 03, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.28 MB

Records Report for March 3, 2022

Records Report for March 2, 2022

March 02, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MB

Records Report for March 2, 2022

Records Report for March 1, 2022

March 01, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.79 MB

Records Report for March 1, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 28, 2022

February 28, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.25 MB

Records Report for Feb. 28, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 26, 2022

February 26, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MB

Records Report for Feb. 26, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 25, 2022

February 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.26 MB

Records Report for Feb. 25, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 24, 2022

February 24, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MB

Records Report for Feb. 24, 2022

'Think big and aim high': St. Cloud author hopes to inspire children to follow their dreams

February 23, 2022 17:54 - 8 minutes - 5.94 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: St. Cloud author and entrepreneur Hudda Ibrahim published her third book and second children's book, "Lula Wants to Wear a Badge," on Jan. 18, 2022. Ibrahim, who is Somali, wants the book to show young Muslim children — and all children for that matter — that they can be anything they want to be when they grow up.

Records Report for Feb. 23, 2022

February 23, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MB

Records Report for Feb. 23, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 22, 2022

February 22, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.8 MB

Records Report for Feb. 22, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 21, 2022

February 21, 2022 16:01 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MB

Records Report for Feb. 21, 2022

Friends, fun and board games are the perfect combination

February 19, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.58 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Board and cards games, along with puzzles and video games, have seen a bit of resurgence in popularity over the last several years as people looked for new ways to socialize and have fun before and during the pandemic. Even as the area starts to go back to some sort of normalcy, games and connected events continue to be popular at places such as the Willmar Community Center, Willmar Public Library and even neighborhood coffee shops. 

Records Report for Feb. 19, 2022

February 19, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MB

Records Report for Feb. 19, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 18, 2022

February 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.34 MB

Records Report for Feb. 18, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 17, 2022

February 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.24 MB

Records Report for Feb. 17, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 16, 2022

February 16, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.39 MB

Records Report for Feb. 16, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 15, 2022

February 15, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MB

Records Report for Feb. 15, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 14, 2022

February 14, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MB

Records Report for Feb. 14, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 12, 2022

February 12, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MB

Records Report for Feb. 12, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 11, 2022

February 11, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MB

Records Report for Feb. 11, 2022

WCT Sports Show: Ridgewater Hoops

February 10, 2022 22:16 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MB

West Central Tribune sports reporters Matthew Curry and Joe Brown chat junior college men's and women's basketball at Ridgewater College. 

Records Report for Feb. 10, 2022

February 10, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.7 MB

Records Report for Feb. 10, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 9, 2022

February 09, 2022 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MB

Records Report for Feb. 9, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 8, 2022

February 08, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MB

Records Report for Feb. 8, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 7, 2022

February 07, 2022 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MB

Records Report for Feb. 7, 2022

Records Report for Feb. 5, 2022

February 05, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MB

Records Report for Feb. 5, 2022

Willmar Community Center woodshop is 'hidden gem'

February 05, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 4.19 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: The woodshop at the Willmar Community Center is available for anyone to use for their own projects, and provides a warm, well-equipped shop in which to work during the winter, in addition to a cost-effective way of exploring a potential new hobby that gets people building something with their hands.

Records Report for Feb. 4, 2022

February 04, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.61 MB

Records Report for Feb. 4, 2022

WCT Sports Show: Late Season Wrestling

February 04, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 8.88 MB

West Central Tribune sports editor Tom Elliott and sports reporter Joe Brown discuss wrestling in Minnesota Section 5A, 6AA and 8AAA. 

Records Report for Feb. 3, 2022

February 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.34 MB

Records Report for Feb. 3, 2022

Olivia author has a knack for finding the humor in everyday life

February 02, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.98 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Author Chuck Brown of Olivia creates rural Minnesota characters and places that seem all too real, and are also funny, thanks to his knack for satire and humor. His hometown might be grateful that the Coen brothers had not discovered his writings when they created a movie which takes its name from a different locale.

Records Report for Feb. 2, 2022

February 02, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MB

Records Report for Feb. 2, 2022