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Each quarter, Train 2 Thrive Judo holds free self-defense classes at Great Lakes Combatives to teach basic Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques for women to use to protect themselves in a crisis situation.
Regional events are multiple locations are used to set up the flighting for the upcoming 2024 Minnesota State Archery Association State Indoor Championships in Virginia, Minnesota.
The Willmar City Council on Tuesday spent another hour and 15 minutes discussing the location of a new city hall. Mayor Doug Reese instructed the council to leave the community center out of the discussion, but that didn't happen.
From an injury-free train derailment in Raymond, to the loss of well-respected community members to the debate surrounding the Upper Sioux State Agency Park land transfer, communities in west central Minnesota experienced plenty of highs and lows throughout the past year.
Throughout 2023, the Willmar City Council debated the location of the proposed city hall and community center, housing remains a top priority and businesses continue to invest in the city's industrial park.