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With the death Saturday of former Willmar mayor Lester "Les" Heitke, his colleagues are ing him as an active, civic-minded individual who was one of Willmar's greatest cheerleaders.
The Willmar Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, with a reception planned for June 14.
The issue of MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented adults spills over into the special session as lawmakers and Gov. Tim Walz failed to the Health budget.
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Across the country, communities gathered to fallen veterans at churches, cemeteries and other public spaces.
About 30 veterans and volunteers helped raise 100 flags at the Flags of Honor Memorial in Willmar Friday morning to begin the Memorial Day weekend. A ceremony featuring a firing squad and buglers will take place at the memorial site on Monday, May 26, at 9 a.m.
Museums and historical societies are hosting special events in the next month. Some museums have changed their hours for the summer season.
Take part in an art class or workshop near you. Listings may run up to three weeks in advance.
The Chippewa County Historical Society welcomes Montevideo native and well-known artist and writer Art Norby for a weekend of tours, talks and classes June 7-8 in Montevideo.
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- Deerview Dairy south of Willmar, Minnesota, to host 2025 Dairy Days event Saturday, May 31
- John Deere autonomous tillage system gets tryout in North Dakota fields
- Closure of four northwest Minnesota newspapers feels like 'a death in the family,' said Dick Richards
- Central Minnesota power cooperative launches new name of Meeker Energy
- The day care system is broken, SE Minnesota providers say. But change is on the horizon
- West central Minnesota legislators call for re-opening Appleton prison
- Minn. Sen. Gary Dahms says close split played role in forcing special session
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Bernard Dwayne Bowens, 19, is facing charges of second- and third-degree murder stemming from a February shooting that killed one and injured another.
A second registration opportunity starts June 2. The previous registration period closed in April.
Studies indicate that outdoor recreation and wilderness trips can reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety and depression
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