West Central Tribune Minute
771 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingListen 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 Feb. 1, 2022
February 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.45 MBRecords Report for Feb. 1, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 31, 2022
January 31, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBRecords Report for Jan. 31, 2022
Spicer church's Freezer Meal Ministry creates community connection
January 29, 2022 17:50 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: A new “Freezer Meal Ministry” at Faith Lutheran Church in Spicer aims to provide not only physical sustenance, but a deep sense of being loved by a caring community to those who are grieving, recuperating from illness or swamped with the demands of a new baby.
Records Report for Jan. 29, 2022
January 29, 2022 17:32 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBRecords Report for Jan. 29, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 28, 2022
January 28, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBRecords Report for Jan. 28, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 27, 2022
January 27, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBRecords Report for Jan. 27, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 25, 2022
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.51 MBRecords Report for Jan. 25, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 24, 2022
January 24, 2022 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.56 MBRecords Report for Jan. 24, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 22, 2022
January 22, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 809 KBRecords Report for Jan. 22, 2022
Spicer Winterfest celebrates full, frigid glory of winter
January 22, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Winter will be celebrated in its full frigid glory the next few weekends during Spicer’s annual WinterFest. Due to COVID-19, event organizers curtailed some indoor events and are adhering to guidelines promoted by the Minnesota Department of Health for scheduled events.
Records Report for Jan. 21, 2022
January 21, 2022 17:00 - 47 seconds - 593 KBRecords Report for Jan. 21, 2022
WCT Sports Show - Basketball In 2022
January 21, 2022 16:39 - 9 minutes - 7.76 MBA West Central Tribune Sports Show for Jan. 21, 2022.
Records Report for Jan. 20, 2022Records Report for Jan. 20, 2022
January 20, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 856 KBRecords Report for Jan. 20, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 19, 2022
January 19, 2022 17:00 - 48 seconds - 609 KBRecords Report for Jan. 19, 2022
'Kids and kitchens': MODE Organizing tackles organization projects both big and small
January 19, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.07 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Gretchen Otness of MODE Organizing in Willmar knows the difference an organized approach to a household makes. She's worked with homeowners since 2019 to streamline their space to fit their lifestyles.
Winter is the perfect time to look into a complete closet overhaul
January 19, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: With locations in both Spicer and Willmar, Perkins can create custom spaces for homeowners wanting to either build new or upgrade their existing space. Some of those services include design and installation of tile, laminate or hardwood flooring; cabinetry, vanities or countertops; closet storage and shelving systems; and garage storage systems.
Records Report for Jan. 18, 2022
January 18, 2022 17:00 - 54 seconds - 683 KBRecords Report for Jan. 18, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 17, 2022
January 17, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MBRecords Report for Jan. 17, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 15, 2022
January 15, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1020 KBRecords Report for Jan. 15, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 14, 2022
January 14, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBRecords Report for Jan. 14, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 13, 2022
January 13, 2022 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBRecords Report for Jan. 13, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 12, 2022
January 12, 2022 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBRecords Report for Jan. 12, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 11, 2022
January 11, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBRecords Report for Jan. 11, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 10, 2022
January 10, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBRecords Report for Jan. 10, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 8, 2022
January 08, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBRecords Report for Jan. 8, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 7, 2022
January 07, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBRecords Report for Jan. 7, 2022
A year in review: The West Central Tribune looks back on 2021
January 06, 2022 17:19 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: As we wave goodbye to 2021, the West Central Tribune looks back at the stories our reporters have covered throughout the year. Our communities were impacted by drought and COVID-19, but also saw new projects given the green light.
Records Report for Jan. 6, 2022
January 06, 2022 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBRecords Report for Jan. 6, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 5, 2022
January 05, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBRecords Report for Jan. 5, 2022
Milan Village Arts School campaigning to save the Karen Jenson Trestuen Garden Gallery
January 05, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: The Milan Village Arts School is campaigning to purchase and preserve the Karen Jenson Trestuen Garden Gallery in Milan. The home of rosemaling artist Karen Jenson is described as "a masterpiece of design, color and Scandinavian art." It's the fruit of more than 50 years of her art, as well as a friendship with uniquely talented twin brothers Aaron and Arvid Swenson of rural Flom, Minnesota.
Records Report for Jan. 4, 2022
January 04, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBRecords Report for Jan. 4, 2022
Records Report for Jan. 3, 2022
January 03, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBRecords Report for Jan. 3, 2022
Raymond roots: Home cooking makes a comeback in Jennifer Rude Klett's new cookbook
December 22, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.84 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Author Jennifer Rude Klett, who currently resides in rural southern Wisconsin, has written a cookbook that pays homage to her Minnesotan roots, including a recipe that she's adapted from her grandmother's treasured sugar cookies.
MACCRAY graduate one of 7 found dead in Moorhead
December 22, 2021 10:30 - 3 minutes - 8.79 MBThis is the news report for Dec. 22, 2021
Willmar's Slumberland gives the gift of a good night sleep to area families
December 18, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.9 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: For the 24th year, Willmar's Slumberland has given complete bed sets to families in need. This year 127 beds were donated to 13 charities which then presented the beds to families.
Willmar author challenges the stigma of self-publishing
December 15, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.48 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Willmar native and former newspaper man Forrest Peterson has published his third novel, "The Swineherd's Angel," set in central Iowa. Peterson chose to forgo the traditional publishing route in favor of self-publishing with the assistance of a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council.
Willmar’s Abby Volk ends college volleyball career with title
December 11, 2021 17:49 - 5 minutes - 6.23 MBA WCT Sportscast report on the West Central Tribune Minute podcast for Dec. 11, 2021.
Ridgewater College plans to open meat-cutting program in fall 2022
December 11, 2021 16:25 - 6 minutes - 7.28 MBBeards are the battleground for United Way fundraiser
December 11, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: The United Way of West Central Minnesota teamed up with four area barbershops for a "Battle of the Beards" fundraising effort to raise money for cancer research. The fundraiser ran through the month of November.
Tree shortage can't dim the holiday cheer at Iverson Tree Farm
December 04, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.66 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: The Iverson Tree Farm near Belview is open and ready to serve those looking for a bit of Christmas cheer. They are asking those searching for a Christmas tree to have a bit of an open mind this year as the farm deals with a shortage of popular tree sizes that has been nearly a decade in the making, made worse by the recent drought.
Records Report Dec. 2, 2021
December 02, 2021 10:30 - 4 minutes - 10.1 MBRecords Report Dec. 2, 2021
Elevate program founded to support diverse businesses, entrepreneurs
November 25, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.25 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar’s Economic Development Commission began training the second Elevate class of entrepreneurs and local business owners Sept. 16.
Economic developer finds region is fertile grounds for diverse spectrum of entrepreneurs, for lots of good reasons
November 25, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Since 1986, the Southwest Initiative Foundation has invested nearly $98 million in the region through loans and grants.
Jennie-O returns to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for second year
November 24, 2021 19:42 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Look for the Jennie-O Turkey Store float in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, airing 9 a.m. to noon on NBC. This is the second year the Willmar-based turkey producer will be represented in the annual parade.
Madison Mercantile opens facility designed to showcase variety of small businesses
November 24, 2021 17:26 - 4 minutes - 3.56 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Kris Shelstad is hoping the Madison Mercantile will serve as a business incubator for some of its office tenants — a place for rural entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams.
Talking Waters marches onward: Demand for quality craft beer stretches beyond western Minnesota
November 23, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Partners Phil Zachman, John Skoglund and Patton have seen steady growth in the sales of Talking Waters craft beers from the day they opened their doors in downtown Montevideo in July 2016.
Kandiyohi County, Willmar law enforcement institute community-first policing while conforming to changing standards
November 22, 2021 17:57 - 7 minutes - 6.21 MBA West Central Tribune Minute feature story: Law enforcement officers in Kandiyohi County have instituted new training and technology, coupled with community-minded policing, over the last five years.
Bethesda opens New London location just in time to celebrate 125 years in operation
November 22, 2021 17:34 - 7 minutes - 5.81 MBA 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.
Holiday lights to brighten up Robbins Island for fourth year
November 20, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.64 MBA 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.