Carson Eichhorst, born with one arm, leads Willmar High's wrestling team to state
Carson Eichhorst, a 120-pound junior on Willmar's wrestling team, is known for a variety of devastating moves. And he does them all with one arm.
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2 arrested after 600+ fentanyl pills seized in Willmar
A 32-year-old man and 32-year-old woman, both from Willmar, are being held in the Kandiyohi County Jail.
56-year-old Willmar woman dies in collision with garbage truck
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office says it responded to the crash at the intersection of 60th Street Southwest and 105th Avenue Southwest at approximately 9:44 a.m.
Authorities chase driver in stolen car from Montevideo to Willmar
Authorities in central Minnesota say a suspect is in custody after a road rage incident led to a police chase and eventual crash on Saturday.
Suspects, police exchange gunfire in Willmar; 2 arrested
Two central Minnesota men were arrested Monday night following an exchange of gunfire with police in which no one was injured, according to the Willmar Police Department.
2 Face Murder Charges In Fentanyl Overdose Death Of 19-Year-Old Woman
Two people face several criminal charges one month after the overdose death of a 19-year-old woman in central Minnesota.
Fire Dept. Describes Searching For One Of Their Own In Fatal Grain Bin Collapse
Sixty-three-year-old Ryan Erickson was killed when a grain bin on his family's farm collapsed on his car. The state is considering the loss a line-of-duty death.
Firefighter Killed In Blomkest During 2nd Night Of Dangerous Storms
The National Weather Service says a grain bin fell on a car just before 7 p.m. Thursday in Blomkest in Kandiyohi County, killing a passenger inside.
Volunteer Drivers Badly Need In Rural Minnesota: 'I Would Be Lost Without A Vehicle'
Volunteers are needed everywhere right now. And in rural Minnesota, volunteer drivers are in especially high demand.
Willmar Man Arrested After Alleged Domestic Assault
A central Minnesota man was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly assaulted two women with whom he lives.
Ryleigh Andreen, 17, Dies Following Crash In Willmar
A 17-year-old girl died last week following a crash in central Minnesota.
5 Arrested After Drug Busts In Willmar Turn Up Suspected Fentanyl Pills
According to the task force, the pills were linked to overdoses of people who thought they were buying Oxycodone.
Willmar Man Accused Of Kidnapping Teen He Was Supposed To Transport From Texas
A 44-year-old Willmar man has been accused of holding a teenager, who he was transporting to Minnesota from Texas, for ransom.
Sioux Falls Man, 79, Charged In 1974 Murder Of Mae Herman In Willmar
A South Dakota man has been charged in connection to a 1974 cold-case homicide in Willmar.
DNA Leads Police To Arrest Sioux Falls Man, 79, In 1974 Willmar Murder Of Mae Herman
Police on Thursday arrested a South Dakota man in a 1974 cold-case homicide in Minnesota after using DNA to link him to the killing 46 years ago.
BCA: Willmar Man Killed Himself While Confronting Police
A woman in the home suffered a knife injury during the incident. She was treated at a hospital and released.
1 Man Dead, 1 Police Officer Seriously Injured After Domestic Incident In Willmar Friday Morning
Police say the officer is now in stable condition and is expected to survive.
Sheriff: Man Rescued From Burning Car After Crash Near Willmar
The 43-year-old Hawick man was removed from the wreckage by emergency personnel and flown to the St. Cloud Hospital. His current condition is unknown.
Coronavirus Updates: Jennie-O Turkey Facilities In Willmar To Temporarily Pause Operations
Jennie-O Turkey Store announced it will be temporarily pausing operations at both of its facilities in Willmar, Minnesota due to COVID-19 concerns.
Coronavirus In Minnesota: Workers At Jennie-O Turkey Plant In Willmar Test Positive For COVID-19
Jennie-O/Hormel announced Tuesday evening that some employees at their Willmar turkey processing plant have tested positive for COVID-19.
'People Have To Take This Thing Seriously': Bird Island Man Recounts His Experience After Testing Positive For COVID-19
He was tested a week before the Minnesota Department of Health created stricter guidelines on who could be tested in the state due to limited supply of testing materials.
Patrol: Driver Hauling Live Turkeys Dies After Losing Control On Slick Highway
The driver of a truck hauling live turkeys died early Friday morning after he lost control on an icy highway in central Minnesota.
Madison Hjermstad Found Safe, Missing Person Alert Cancelled
Officials say a teenage girl who ran away from a juvenile facility six months ago has been found safe.
25-Year-Old Willmar Man Shot Tuesday Morning, A 26-Year-Old Suspect Is In Custody
Police officers found a 25-year-old male lying on the road in the 1300 block of Dana Drive Southeast around 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
'Extremely Rewarding': 'U' Program Helping Willmar Businesses Stand Out
Some small businesses in west central Minnesota are learning how to stand out, thanks to a unique program at the University of Minnesota.
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Cable barrier, guardrail installation in Champlin and Brooklyn Park will begin June 5
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"Unusual event" causes automatic shutdown at Prairie Island nuclear plant
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Richfield man pleads guilty to possessing a full auto switch Glock
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BCA, police investigating after person found dead in Owatonna
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YMCA offering free membership all summer for high schoolers
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Minnesotans enjoy beautiful, rain-free Memorial Day weekend for 1st time in 16 years
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Protester involved in pulling down abolitionist's statue in Wisconsin gets 6 months in jail
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How Leeann Chin built her Asian cuisine empire from the ground up
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ATF: Until recreational cannabis is federally legalized, pot users cannot own guns
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Richfield man pleads guilty to possessing a full auto switch Glock
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