19+ hour, 54+ min ago   (253+ words) WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Board is expected to approve the 2027 preliminary tax levy during its regular meeting on Tuesday. According to the recommendation made by County Administrator Kelsey Baker, the proposed preliminary net tax levy for 2027 is $46,855,211, a 6.42% increase over the…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (666+ words) WILLMAR — A 33-year-old suspect was arrested on a Kandiyohi County warrant at 7:01 a.m. Wednesday in Winona County. The suspect was not listed as in custody Wednesday in the jails of Kandiyohi or Winona counties. WILLMAR — A 47-year-old man was arrested…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (893+ words) WILLMAR — There was a lot going through Alex Hoppe’s mind before he stepped onto Hodapp field last Friday. The Willmar senior was getting his first start at quarterback for the Cardinals. It was a spot where the Cardinals had a…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (682+ words) WILLMAR — A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after a traffic stop at 1:14 a.m in Willmar. The man was listed as in custody Tuesday at the Kandiyohi County Jail. WILLMAR — A 66-year-old man was arrested on…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (512+ words) WILLMAR — The Willmar boys soccer team got its long awaited debut in the win column on Tuesday night. After a scoreless first half against Brainerd at the Willmar Civic Center turf fields, the Cardinals were able to strike in the…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (141+ words) WILLMAR — The League of Women Voters — Willmar Area invites the public to a presentation on the U.S. Constitution by lawyer Brenna Finley Erdmann. Erdmann will speak at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at the Willmar Public Library in the upper…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (500+ words) WILLMAR — The Willmar City Council on Tuesday will consider approval of the 2027 preliminary budget and levy. The Sept. 8 meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Willmar Municipal Utilities, 700 Litchfield Avenue Southwest. The council is meeting Tuesday because of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (300+ words) ATWATER — A teen was transported for evaluation after a report at 5:43 p.m. Thursday on Sixth Street South of the teen slapping someone in the face. The case was sent to the county attorney for review. PRINSBURG — A report of check…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (157+ words) The Willmar football team was dominant in its 2026 opener. The Cardinals’ defense forced four turnovers while the offense put up 454 yards in a 41-3 victory over Fergus Falls on Friday night at Hodapp Field. Senior Alex Hoppe made his first start…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (192+ words) West Central Tribune Auto racing: Three area racers take feature races at KRA Montevideo’s Brady Hagen, Jack Flickinger of Spicer and Grove City’s Zach Schultz earn wins WILLMAR — Three area drivers went home with A feature victories Friday in the…...