Carolyn Lange
West Central Tribune
Willmar, MN, United States
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Murdock goat farmers develop plans for on-the-farm creamery
A three-person dairy goat operation in Murdock uses goat milk to make hand-crafted soap and lotion to sell at farmers markets and craft shows. As the herd quickly grows, the partnership, which operates under the name C-R Farm, is preparing to take its business to the next level. → Read More
Wanted: Young farmers seeking farmland to rent in west central Minnesota
RJ and James Orsten, two brothers who raise cattle north of Willmar under the name Cardinal Creek Cattle Company, are trying to get the message out that they are looking for land to rent and that they do, indeed, know what they’re doing. → Read More
Painting is more than what ends up on the paper
Former West Central Tribune reporter Carolyn Lange tried her hand at painting, with instruction from New London studio artist Kristin Allen. Allen teaches painting classes every Monday night, and drawing classes every Tuesday night at her studio, the greenwater garage + gallery in New London. → Read More
Willmar Community Center woodshop is 'hidden gem'
The woodshop at the Willmar Community Center is available for anyone to use for their own projects, and provides a warm, well-equipped shop in which to work during the winter, in addition to a cost-effective way of exploring a potential new hobby that gets people building something with their hands. → Read More
Carolyn Lange column: The torn fabric of a journalist-mom
After the tragic loss of her youngest son, Andrew Hatlestad, Carolyn Lange is stepping away from her career as a journalist at the West Central Tribune and will help her husband, Phil Hatlestad, on their farm in northern Kandiyohi County. → Read More
Spicer, Minnesota, church's Freezer Meal Ministry creates community connection
A new “Freezer Meal Ministry” at Faith Lutheran Church in Spicer aims to provide not only physical sustenance, but a deep sense of being loved by a caring community to those who are grieving, recuperating from illness or swamped with the demands of a new baby. → Read More
Spicer Winterfest celebrates full, frigid glory of winter
Winter will be celebrated in its full frigid glory the next few weekends during Spicer’s annual WinterFest. Due to COVID-19, event organizers curtailed some indoor events and are adhering to guidelines promoted by the Minnesota Department of Health for scheduled events. → Read More
Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra performs Sunday at WEAC, features guest violinist Emma Andersen
The Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra's winter concert, set for Sunday, Jan. 16, includes featured violinist Emma Andersen and a diverse collection of music that director Stephen Ramsey promises will provide an escape from the harsh reality of a cold winter. → Read More
Bethesda opens New London location just in time to celebrate 125 years in operation
Bethesda North Pointe, in rural New London, is the newest senior living community in Kandiyohi County. Construction of the $21 million project began in the fall of 2019 and the facility is set to begin welcoming new residents this fall. → Read More
Nova-Tech’s ShrimpWorks equipment poised to revolutionize shrimp processing business
Giving customers “revolutionary solutions” to help them “feed the world” was the driving force that engineers at Nova-Tech Engineering in Willmar used to develop an all-in-one piece of equipment that performs multiple tasks to prepare fresh shrimp for market. → Read More
Shrimp is a jumbo business in west central Minnesota
A unique working relationship between a former dairy farmer from Blomkest, two former poultry farmers from Danube and a high-tech engineering company in Willmar could produce the first commercial-scale saltwater shrimp to be born, raised and processed in Minnesota. → Read More
Smokestack is reminder of hemp history in Lake Lillian
A facility that processed industrial hemp during WWII in rural Lake Lillian is taking on a new look as an open-air museum after being purchased by a St. Paul man who didn't know — and initially didn't care — about the site's historic significance. → Read More
Unique Bird Island house earns spot on National Register of Historic Places
A Craftsman-style bungalow built in 1910 in Bird Island has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Owned by the Bird Island Cultural Centre, the structure earned the spot on the list in April. After expected repairs are completed, it's hoped the building will be open to the public within the next two years. → Read More
Unique Bird Island house earns spot on National Register of Historic Places
A Craftsman-style bungalow built in 1910 in Bird Island has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Owned by the Bird Island Cultural Centre, the structure earned the spot on the list in April. After expected repairs are completed, it's hoped the building will be open to the public within the next two years. → Read More
Unique Bird Island house earns spot on National Register of Historic Places
A Craftsman-style bungalow built in 1910 in Bird Island has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Owned by the Bird Island Cultural Centre, the structure earned the spot on the list in April. After expected repairs are completed, it's hoped the building will be open to the public within the next two years. → Read More
Unique Bird Island house earns spot on National Register of Historic Places
A Craftsman-style bungalow built in 1910 in Bird Island has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Owned by the Bird Island Cultural Centre, the structure earned the spot on the list in April. After expected repairs are completed, it's hoped the building will be open to the public within the next two years. → Read More
Scout's honor celebrated during 75th anniversary of New London Boy Scout troop
Boy Scout Troop 228 of New London has been continuously chartered by New London American Legion Post 537 for 75 years, making it one of the oldest in the region. The troop will be celebrating that milestone during an open house at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Scout Hut, located near Peace Lutheran Church in New London. The Scout Hut was built in 1886, and was the town's original train depot.… → Read More
West central Minnesota cities among jurisdictions sharing $34 million grant for broadband and community improvements
The Department of Employment and Economic Development recently announced that 15 Minnesota communities, including Appleton, Benson, Madison and Redwood County, will receive significant grants to improve broadband services and make other community improvements. The grants are part of the federal CARES Act. → Read More
Drought's role in markets highlighted in ag conference
Concerns about the current drought in northern states and the high demand for ag commodities has led markets to increase for corn and soybeans. The potential risks and rewards of that current market were discussed at the annual Partners in Ag Innovation conference Thursday at the MinnWest Technology Campus in Willmar. → Read More
Drought's role in markets highlighted in ag conference
Concerns about the current drought in northern states and the high demand for ag commodities has led markets to increase for corn and soybeans. The potential risks and rewards of that current market were discussed at the annual Partners in Ag Innovation conference Thursday at the MinnWest Technology Campus in Willmar. → Read More