The Kandiyohi County Board is scheduled to consider changes to the county assessing system that would make the county responsible for all property viewing in the county.
Choosing plants for monarch butterflies and pollinators is beneficial, but don't plant tropical milkweed in Minnesota — it is linked to monarchs ditching their normal fall migration to Mexico.
Robert Joel Vangstad, 71, of Osakis, suffered non-life-threatening injuries after his vehicle collided with a semi Thursday afternoon on U.S. Highway 71 in Kandiyohi County. The driver of the semi was uninjured in the crash.
Ryan Duane Larsen Sr., 46, of Willmar, was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of third-degree drug possession. According to the criminal complaint, Larsen was alleged to be selling drugs out of his residence.
A 47-year-old man injured in a crash has not been identified publicly and was transported by Life Link Air Ambulance to a hospital that was unnamed in the news release.
Willmar is a great destination for those who like to take leisurely strolls or bike rides. Willmar has a number of unique trails. From dirt pathways to smooth pavement, connect with the city, its historical sites and even the state trail system along the marked routes in and near the city.