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Federal funding pause delays Kandiyohi County Road 55 project

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Levi Jones

May 31---- In 2023, thecompleted the diamond exchange that connects County Road 5 to Highway 23. To complete the next phase of the project, Kandiyohi County Public Works has been planning to construct a bridge in 2025 which would streamline the connection between County Road 55 and County Road 5 and eliminate an at-grade railroad crossing.
Federal funding pause delays Kandiyohi County Road 55 project

1 week ago | wctrib.com | Levi Jones

WILLMAR — In 2023, the Minnesota Department of Transportation completed the diamond exchange that connects County Road 5 to Highway 23. To complete the next phase of the project, Kandiyohi County Public Works has been planning to construct a bridge in 2025 which would streamline the connection between County Road 55 and County Road 5 and eliminate an at-grade railroad crossing.
Willmar Speech ends a season that celebrated a Minnesota champion duo

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Levi Jones

May 29---- As the school year comes to an end, so too does the season for theWhile the team has found notable success throughout previous years, the 2024-25 season brought with it a new milestone: the first state champions in 33 years. Advertisement"It has been such a long time since we've had a state champion.
Willmar Speech ends a season that celebrated a Minnesota champion duo

1 week ago | wctrib.com | Levi Jones

WILLMAR — As the school year comes to an end, so too does the season for the Willmar Speech Team. While the team has found notable success throughout previous years, the 2024-25 season brought with it a new milestone: the first state champions in 33 years. “It has been such a long time since we’ve had a state champion.
Willmar, Minnesota, man injured in motorcycle crash on Highway 71

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Levi Jones

May 26---- A 32-year-old man received non-life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash north of Willmar at 12:28 p.m. Saturday. According to aby thea Harley Davidson FLHXS was driving northbound on Highway 71 when the driver lost control and struck the median near Highway 23. The rider of the motorcycle, identified as Joshua Surerus, of Willmar, received non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to CentraCare- Willmar Rice Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Willmar, Minnesota, man injured in motorcycle crash on Highway 71

1 week ago | wctrib.com | Levi Jones

WILLMAR — A 32-year-old man received non-life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash north of Willmar at 12:28 p.m. Saturday. According to a crash report by the Minnesota State Patrol, a Harley Davidson FLHXS was driving northbound on Highway 71 when the driver lost control and struck the median near Highway 23.
Photos: Memorial Day events in Spicer, New London honor fallen veterans

1 week ago | wctrib.com | Levi Jones

WILLMAR — Communities gathered Monday in Kandiyohi County parks and cemeteries to remember those who had fought and fallen for their country. In Spicer, American Legion Post 545 held several ceremonies Monday morning. Members traveled to local cemeteries to read out the names of those who had died overseas and those who returned home and had passed since. “There are a lot more names now.
Runners take on Memorial Day/Law Day 5k at Robbins Island in Willmar, Minnesota

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Levi Jones

May 25---- The Flags of Honor Memorial site was a fitting start for the Memorial Day/Law Day 5k race held Saturday, May 24. The event, hosted by the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA was part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series. Around 140 runners followed the race route from the Flags of Honor Memorial toAdvertisementbefore crossing the bridge towards First Street before circling around and ending near the boat landing at Robbins Island.
Runners take on Memorial Day/Law Day 5k at Robbins Island in Willmar, Minnesota

1 week ago | wctrib.com | Levi Jones

WILLMAR — The Flags of Honor Memorial site was a fitting start for the Memorial Day/Law Day 5k race held Saturday, May 24. The event, hosted by the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA was part of the Glacial Lakes Championship Running Series. Around 140 runners followed the race route from the Flags of Honor Memorial to Robbins Island Regional Park before crossing the bridge towards First Street before circling around and ending near the boat landing at Robbins Island.
Man receives life-threatening injuries in single-vehicle crash near Benson, Minnesota

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Levi Jones

May 24---- An 89-year-old man received life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 29 north of Benson at 8:57 a.m. Saturday. The man was transported to CentraCare — St. Cloud Hospital for treatment. According to afrom thea 2015 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on Highway 29 when the vehicle went off the road into the lefthand ditch, where it struck an embankment and vaulted.