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Two suspects are reported to be barricaded in a vehicle. The public has been advised to stay away from the area. City buildings are closed and the hospital is on lockdown. The Sheriff’s Office said it ...

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Eight couples applied for a marriage license from March 6 through March 12 in Kandiyohi County, according to the Kandiyohi County Recorder’s Office. Rosemari Jane Luna, Willmar; ...

The Willmar Police Department said four juveniles were riding in the school bus at the time of the crash. All suffered minor injuries and were transported to the hospital for treatment.

For the first time since 1997, the Willmar Bantam B1 hockey team is heading to state. Willmar kicked off the 2026 Minnesota Hockey Bantam B State Tournament on Friday with a quarterfinal game against ...

Sharon Gail Howell, 93, of Cambridge MN passed away peacefully at GracePointe Crossing on Thursday, March 05, 2026. She was born May 20, 1932 to Clover and Earl Peterson in Willmar, MN. where she ...

Age 84 of St. Louis Park, passed away on 03/06/2026. Survived by beloved wife, Barbara; children, Steven, Elizabeth and Tony Lanham, Molly and Alexander; sister, Jeanie Young. Preceded in Death by ...

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Representatives say a 2015 law to take firearms from domestic abusers isn’t working as intended. Lawmakers are also looking at repealing a 72-hour arrest rule.

A new slow-no wake ordinance would allow for these restrictions to be implemented automatically on several county lakes if ...

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