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Kandiyohi County's urban forests threatened by emerald ash borer

First confirmed two years ago in Kandiyohi County, emerald ash borer infestation will become more apparent as more trees become infested and show the damage.

Minnesota

New Ulm man killed in Renville County rollover crash

Jacob Samuel Hawn, 36, suffered a fatal injury in a crash, reported Tuesday

Sep 21, 2023

Minnesota

Montevideo woman sentenced to 7 years in overdose death

Deja Denise Padilla pleaded guilty Tuesday in Renville County District Court to a charge of third-degree murder in a woman's overdose death on Nov. 13, 2021

Sep 20, 2023

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West-central Minn. family wins for biggest pig at the State Fair

The Morris family, of Renville County, won the competition with a boar weighing around 1,100 pounds

Sep 1, 2023

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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

By West Central Tribune staff report

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

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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

Drone finds accident victim in west-central Minnesota as he collapses on tracks with train on its way

The use of an unmanned aerial vehicle by Renville County Sheriff's Office very likely saved the life of a man who left an accident scene near Sacred Heart, Minnesota.

Jun 25, 2023

By West Central Tribune staff report

Minnesota

Former Renville County chief deputy dies of injuries in hog barn accident

Douglas Pomplun, 57, of Burtrum, was working in a rural Fairfax hog barn when he suffered an apparently head injury

Jun 8, 2023

By Staff reports

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

West-central Minn. man pronounced dead at scene of horseback riding accident

Timothy J. Hennen, of rural Morton, died at the bottom of an embankment along Birch Coulee Creek despite lifesaving efforts from bystanders and first responders

May 15, 2023

By Staff reports

Minnesota

Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in stabbing death of Olivia 13-year-old

Houston Morris, 39, of Olivia, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Renville County District Court to a charge of second-degree murder without intent, and an amended felony second-degree assault charge

Apr 13, 2023

Minnesota

Minnesota man pleads guilty to third-degree murder in woman's overdose death

Bradley James Westphal was charged with providing the fentanyl that caused the overdose death of a Colorado woman

Mar 3, 2023

Minnesota

Man dies from injuries suffered in October crash with semi in west-central Minnesota

An Appleton, Minnesota, man who was injured Oct. 18 in a collision at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 4 and Minnesota Highway 19 in Fairfax succumbed to his injuries Nov. 4.

Nov 6, 2022

By West Central Tribune staff report

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