LAC QUI PARLE COUNTY

Minnesota

UPDATE: South Dakota driver dies after semis collide in western Minnesota

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, two semitractors collided on U.S. Highway 75

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Lac qui Parle County celebrating 150 years of county fair traditions

The "Little Minnesota State Fair" based in Madison, Minnesota, is celebrating its sesquicentennial in 2023.

Sep 2, 2023

Minnesota

Man killed in semi crash in Lac qui Parle County

Joseph Spors, 74, of Bellingham, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries, according to the Sheriff's Office

Jul 31, 2023

Minnesota

Federal assistance OK'd for Minnesota recovery from April flooding

FEMA announced that federal funds will be available to communities that are rebuilding and recovering from severe storms and flooding earlier this year

Jul 20, 2023

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Carmen Fernholz, right, described the challenges and strides made in developing the intermediate wheat grass trademarked as Kernza during a field day at the A Frame Farm near Madison, Minnesota on July 13, 2023.

Minnesota

Minnesota farmers among those growing the promise of Kernza

Strides are being made in transforming this intermediate wheatgrass into a viable crop.

Jul 18, 2023

By Tom Cherveny

Dante Perez, 6, of Willmar takes a bite out of a corn dog while attending the Kandiyohi County Fair on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Community

Summer in Minnesota also means it's county fair season

Before going to the Twin Cities for deep-fried treats and fun rides this summer, consider stopping at these west central county fairs in the area. Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Pope, Renville, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties are all hosting their county fairs before "the great Minnesota get-together" is set to begin.

Jul 1, 2023

Minnesota

Minn. BCA investigating inmate death at Lac qui Parle County Jail

Dennis Eugene Kipp, 60, was being held at the jail pending a drug possession charge from Big Stone County, according to the BCA

Jun 20, 2023

By Staff reports

Dawson refers to itself as the "gnome town," but the Lac qui Parle County community is also known for its agricultural processing operations. The Ag Processing soybean processing facilities shown in the background here are located in the heart of the community.

Minnesota

Minnesota鈥檚 Alt-Meat Revolution: Dawson gets ground-floor start in plant-based protein

Dawson Mills was started as an early 鈥渧alue-added鈥� cooperative and became a leader in plant-based protein ahead of its time

Jun 20, 2023

By Tom Cherveny

Arts and Entertainment

Regional historical societies and museums tell the history of the area

There are multiple county historical societies and museums for people to visit, where they will learn all about the varied history of the region.

May 27, 2023

By West Central Tribune staff report

Minnesota

Midwest Machinery looking to open temporary site following devastating fire

Company reps said they are committed to meeting farmers' spring planting needs and keeping the site's 23 employees on the job

Mar 23, 2023

By West Central Tribune staff report

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Minnesota

Fire destroys machinery dealership in west-central Minnesota, forcing evacuations

After residents from 17 homes were evacuated Tuesday night, firefighters were able to control a blaze at Midwest Machinery in Madison. No injuries were reported

Mar 22, 2023

Maynard Meyer, owner and manager of KLQP Radio is shown at his familiar broadcast desk at the station's studio in Madison in this Jan. 30, 2023 photo.

Minnesota

KLQP in far west Minnesota marks 40 years as independent radio station with a local focus

The Madison, Minnesota, station is unabashedly local, featuring high school sports, talk shows with local guests and community news.

Feb 4, 2023

By Tom Cherveny

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Northland Outdoors

Season of 'spits and spurts' is challenge for migrating birds

Our late spring is a challenge for migrating birds and frustrating for us, but it's not without its drama.

Apr 22, 2022

By Tom Cherveny

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