West Central Tribune Minute

Records published Nov. 10, 2021

November 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 4.46 MB

The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system and from law enforcement agencies. It is the Tribune’s policy that this column contain a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.

School districts work with service cooperative to offer distance learning

November 09, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MB

Minnesota required every public school district to offer a distance learning option for its students during the first full school year of the pandemic. When schools opened this fall for in-person learning, they were no longer required to offer an off-site option.

Lucky Duck lands in the city on the pond

November 09, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MB

Located in the former Mill Pond Mercantile building in downtown New London, the 7,500-square-foot Lucky Duck is filled floor to ceiling with shelves of games, toys, puzzles, books and opportunities for hands-on play. There’s also hand-dipped ice cream, popcorn and old-fashioned sweet treats in the two-story toy store with a mission of fun.

Records published Nov. 9, 2021

November 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 3.79 MB

The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system and from law enforcement agencies. It is the Tribune’s policy that this column contain a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.

Performing arts centers built with more than just students in mind

November 08, 2021 21:56 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MB

Benson and New London-Spicer school districts added new performing arts centers to address the need for a sustainable way for their students to perform, and also for their communities' needs for an event space.

School bonding projects bring flurry of economic activity to communities

November 08, 2021 21:44 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MB

New buildings, additions and remodeling are under construction or have been finished in the Willmar, New London-Spicer, Litchfield, MACCRAY, Paynesville Area, Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City and other districts.

MPTL continues to provide frontline vigilance to poultry pandemic

November 06, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MB

As the MPTL celebrates its fifth anniversary, staff are keenly aware of the potential for a future widespread avian influenza, but hopeful that if on-the-farm safeguards continue to be followed — along with the well-equipped and well-trained laboratory — that diseases can be kept in check.

Job skills for kids grow alongside vegetables at MNyou Youth Garden in Willmar

November 06, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MB

The MNyou Youth vegetable garden near Willmar is located on a scenic former horse pasture owned by Brent and Debbie Larson, just north of Willmar. Currently, about three acres of land is used for the gardens — with plans to expand and add another two acres next year by building terraces on the sloping hills.

After 100th anniversary, First District Association looks to next century of growth

November 06, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MB

Building on the foresight and leadership of local dairy farmers from 100 years ago, a major expansion at the First District Association in Litchfield has prepared the farmer-owned cooperative for the next century.

Sophomore's big scoring day lifts Renville County West to the football section championship

November 05, 2021 22:28 - 7 minutes - 8.11 MB

A WCT Sportscast for Nov. 5 on the West Central Tribune Minute podcast.

New streetlights for downtown Willmar get funded

November 05, 2021 16:40 - 6 minutes - 6.93 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute podcast for Nov. 5, 2021.

The Willmar Wye: The train project that could

November 05, 2021 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.87 MB

It has been a long time in coming, but the end is finally in sight for the Willmar Connector and Industrial Access Project, better known as the Willmar Wye.

Local option sales tax projects an investment into Willmar’s future

November 04, 2021 18:30 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MB

In a few short years the entire recreation landscape in Willmar has been turned on its head, thanks to the tireless effort of a group of residents, the city council and staff, as well as the residents themselves.

Go Set Ready: Benson coffee shop gets town up and ready for the day

November 04, 2021 18:03 - 4 minutes - 3.31 MB

Todd and Leslie Widseth opened Go Set Ready Coffee in Benson as a two-person operation in 2015. Now, the shop employs three more people and is looking to expand into K-cup production sometime in the near future.

Records published Nov. 3, 2021

November 03, 2021 09:30 - 4 minutes - 9.33 MB

The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system and from law enforcement agencies. It is the Tribune’s policy that this column contain a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.

COVID-19 boosters, vaccines available at Carris Health clinics, walk-in clinics available on coming Saturdays

November 03, 2021 02:43 - 8 minutes - 8.96 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute podcast for Nov. 2, 2021.

BBE heads to FargoDome for section final

November 01, 2021 22:52 - 6 minutes - 7.29 MB

A WCT Sportscast for Nov. 1, 2021.

Records Report Dec. 1, 2021

November 01, 2021 09:30 - 2 minutes - 4.84 MB

Links: Man convicted of 1970 mass murder in Sunburg, Minnesota, was strangled to death in 1988 by his roommate in their St. Paul apartment https://www.wctrib.com/news/crime-and-courts/7294916-Granite-Falls-man-sentenced-to-three-years-for-stealing-guns-and-ammo-from-home-of-deceased-neighbor Jury selection begins in trial of ex-Minnesota officer who shot Daunte Wright

WCT Sportscast: Willmar volleyball slows down Mankato West in Section 2AAA semifinals

October 30, 2021 14:20 - 7 minutes - 8.56 MB

A WCT Sportscast wrapping up local sports for Oct. 30, 2021.

WCT Sportscast: Cardiac Cards do it again against Worthington

October 29, 2021 13:30 - 5 minutes - 6.06 MB

Willmar ties it with less than 10 seconds left, then wins 2-1 in a shootout Thursday to advance to the Class AA semifinals against No. 1 Orono next Wednesday.

WCT Sportscast: NLS Wildcats pound on Dutchmen for 42-6 win in football section opener

October 27, 2021 21:01 - 5 minutes - 5.89 MB

A WCT Sportscast for Oct. 27, 2021 on the West Central Tribune Minute podcast.

Battle of the soccer unbeatens for Willmar, Worthington

October 27, 2021 19:52 - 3 minutes - 4.56 MB

A WCT Sportscast Feature: Battle of the soccer unbeatens for Willmar, Worthington

West central Minnesota schools and communities work together for health benefits

October 27, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.93 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute podcast for Oct. 27, 2021.

WCT Sports Show: Section Football Is Out

October 26, 2021 23:15 - 23 minutes - 17.1 MB

The audio version of the WCT Sports Show for Oc.t 25, 2021.

Records published Oct. 25-26, 2021

October 26, 2021 18:08 - 6 minutes - 7.23 MB

The West Central Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record.

Records published Oct. 23, 2021

October 23, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 5.22 MB

The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system and from law enforcement agencies. It is the Tribune’s policy that this column contain a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.

Gourds galore: Farmers markets flush with squash as season comes to an end

October 22, 2021 18:24 - 5 minutes - 13.2 MB

As October wraps up, area farmers market vendors are readying their stalls for the final weeks of this year's harvest. Squash, onions and potatoes are the mainstays for the tail end of the season, but customers may see a smattering of tomatoes, beets and cucumbers before the Willmar markets close for the winter at the end of October.

Records published Oct. 22, 2021

October 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 4.34 MB

The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system and from law enforcement agencies. It is the Tribune’s policy that this column contain a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.

WCT Sportscast: Willmar, BBE, BOLD, RCW football teams earn #2 seeds in sections

October 21, 2021 21:41 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MB

Report for Oct. 21, 2021.

Records Report Oct. 21, 2021

October 21, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 5.41 MB

The Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system and from law enforcement agencies. It is the Tribune’s policy that this column contain a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.

Records published Oct. 20, 2021

October 20, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 4.83 MB

The West Central Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record.

Logistics project still a go as Willmar City Council makes changes to agreements

October 19, 2021 21:22 - 8 minutes - 9.61 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute podcast news summary from Oct. 19, 2021.

Top-seeded Willmar Cardinals boys soccer cruise to easy win to open section play

October 18, 2021 22:31 - 6 minutes - 6.45 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute Sportscast for Oct. 18, 2021.

Records published Oct. 18, 2021

October 17, 2021 22:58 - 3 minutes - 2.24 MB

The West Central Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system and from law enforcement agencies. It is the Tribune’s policy that this content contain a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.

Lake Koronis gathering spot is a cafe on the water

October 16, 2021 18:06 - 4 minutes - 3.21 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute podcast feature story from Oct. 16, 2021.

Willmar Cardinals football rumbles by Chisago Lakes

October 16, 2021 16:40 - 4 minutes - 3.45 MB

A West Central Tribune Sportscast for Oct. 16, 2021.

Puris ready to make 'Gnome Town' capital for plant-based protein

October 16, 2021 14:54 - 5 minutes - 3.76 MB

A West Central Tribune Minute podcast summary of news highlights from Oct. 16, 2021.

Records published Oct. 16, 2021

October 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MB

The West Central Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system and from law enforcement agencies. It is the Tribune’s policy that this content contain a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.

Records published Oct. 15, 2021

October 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 3.86 MB

The West Central Tribune publishes Records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are written by Tribune staff members based on information contained in public documents from the state court system and from law enforcement agencies. It is the Tribune’s policy that this column contain a complete record. Requests for items to be withheld will not be granted.

WCT Minute: St. Cloud man ordered to serve probation, pay nearly $43,000 in restitution in 2018 Green Lake Township burglary

October 13, 2021 22:46 - 2 minutes - 1.89 MB

A WCT Minute audio file on this story: St. Cloud man ordered to serve probation, pay nearly $43,000 in restitution in 2018 Green Lake Township burglary

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