Shelby Lindrud
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Proposed formula could drastically increase funding for county community corrections across Minnesota
Kandiyohi County Community Corrections director Tami Jo Lieberg updates the county board on a potential new funding formula that could double the amount of funding the county receives from the state. → Read More
Willmar Power Plant coming down after nearly a century of operation
The demolition of the Willmar Power Plant has begun, as crews started tearing down the facility this week. Parts of the power plant are approximately 100 years old. → Read More
Willmar Middle School to perform 'Frozen Jr.' this weekend
This year's Willmar Middle School play is based on the blockbuster Disney movie "Frozen." → Read More
Open house for Highway 23 South Gap project to be held March 2
The project will see the a seven-mile stretch of Highway 23 from New London to Paynesville expanding from two lane to four lanes. → Read More
Housing study shows need for various types of properties across Kandiyohi County
A housing study created for the county and city Economic Development Commission showed a need for nearly 1,000 housing units to be constructed across Kandiyohi County by 2030. → Read More
Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners and County Administrator Larry Kleindl built a relationship of trust
Outgoing Kandiyohi County Administrator Larry Kleindl has worked with several different County Boards over his 16 years in the post → Read More
Kandiyohi County Administrator Larry Kleindl looks back on decades of service
Larry Kleindl arrived in Kandiyohi County back in 1994. Over the last three decades, he has served the community in various ways, including as county administrator for the last 16 years. → Read More
Goat yoga arrives at the Willmar Community Center
For the first time, the Willmar Community Center played host to a herd of 15 goat kids for goat yoga. More than 30 people attended the event. → Read More
Major winter storm headed toward west central Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for several area counties including Kandiyohi and those surrounding. → Read More
Housing study to be presented at Kandiyohi County Board
The Kandiyohi County housing market analysis prepared for the Economic Development Committee will be shared at Tuesday's County Board meeting. → Read More
Diamond Edge Figure Skating Club set to wow with annual show
The Diamond Edge Figure Skating Club show in Willmar will feature current club members and special guest Ryan Bradley. → Read More
Fairytale creatures will come to life on Paramount stage in St. Cloud
The award-nominated Dragons and Mythical Beasts visits the Paramount Center for the Arts on Feb. 18. → Read More
Bruce Laabs, of Grove City, recalls harrowing two weeks fighting wildfires out west
Bruce Laabs, of Grove City, has served as an on-call firefighter for the federal Bureau of Land Management for seven years. Last summer, he helped fight wildfires in Wyoming and Montana. → Read More
Central Community Transit Director Tiffany Collins to leave west central Minnesota organization
Central Community Transit Director Tiffany Collins has submitted her resignation to the joint powers board. An emergency meeting to discuss the upcoming vacancy is scheduled for Feb. 17. → Read More
Willmar artist Laura Deleski tells her life story through quilting and art
Deleski's work is on display at the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council gallery in Marshall through Feb. 24. → Read More
Kandiyohi County applying for more state broadband funding
The Kandiyohi County Board will be considering a request for American Rescue Plan Act funds and a letter of support to go towards a broadband project in several townships. → Read More
Lac qui Parle County Historical Society has collected county's and peoples' stories over past 150 years
The museum showcases a wide variety of people, places and things from the 150 years of the county's past. → Read More
New London veterinarian continues push to pass a veterinary technician licensure bill
Dr. Allen Balay, an award-winning veterinarian from New London, believes a licensing process would raise quality of animal care and hopefully keep technicians in the career field. → Read More
Willmar-based West Central Connection hopes to pass barbershop singing to new generation with youth festival
The Youth in Harmony festival, held by the West Central Connections Chorus, will take place Saturday and include a public concert. → Read More
Minneapolis artist Gregory Rose visits Ridgewater College to talk about trauma, community and art
Minneapolis artist Gregory Rose in a visit to Willmar shared how art can be a way to confront trauma, build community and look different at the world. → Read More