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Forty-two artists set up shop in 33 studio spaces to showcase their talents from woodcarving to textile arts to block printing and more during the annual Meander Art Crawl on Oct. 4-6, 2024.

An afternoon thunderstorm took down trees and branches in the northwest Willmar cemetery on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.

The Outstanding Senior Award will be presented at 9:45 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, to an individual age 50 or older who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment that benefits the community and its citizens.

The West Central Tribune earned seven first-place awards, including a full category sweep in the Hard News — Coverage of Court/Crime category; plus second place overall in its division for General Excellence and numerous individual awards in the MNA Better Newspaper Contest for 2022-23.

From Bemidji and Brainerd, to Duluth, to central Minnesota's lakes country, communities across the state shine their holiday lights bright.

The “City of God” mural, which will measure 24 by 20 feet once completed, will be assembled during Pennock’s Fun Days on Aug. 4-6, 2023.

Here is a collection of snowfall reports in the region, according to the National Weather Service-Twin Cities.

COVID-19 cases in west central Minnesota counties held steady in the last week, according to the weekly situation update released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Performing once more for live audiences, the New London Little Theatre has shifted its focus from producing stage plays to “art by appointment” experiences and other types of organic live performances, including the monthly Open Mic, Jazz Night and private events.

The guide to summer fun and activities in west central Minnesota is here and ready for you to peruse.