Food security is among the more significant challenges the world will face as the population increases. wctrib.com/news/minnesota/ro…

Playoffs are underway. The West Central Tribune sports staff breaks down the area football first-round matchups wctrib.com/sports/prep/wct-s…

Representatives from Minnesota craft breweries met with Rep. Kelly Morrison Friday to talk about legislation that would avert a nationwide hemp-derived THC prohibition. wctrib.com/business/uncertai…

A seizure of 698 pounds of methamphetamine last year was biggest as agents update Chippewa County board on activities wctrib.com/news/local/drug-t…

Items are reported from public documents as part of the West Central Tribune’s obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and serve as a keeper of the historical record. wctrib.com/news/local/record…

Braves beat Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal to open Section 6A play. Other winners Monday: BOLD Warriors, Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks, Canby Lancers and Minneota Vikings. wctrib.com/sports/prep/volle…

Check out the times and locations of area events as well as what live sports are on TV wctrib.com/sports/prep/local…

DFL gubernatorial candidate spoke with students and local education leaders about school’s development program on Monday, Oct. 26. wctrib.com/news/minnesota/se…

According to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's office, the deceased has been tentatively identified as 47-year-old Felicia Swenson, of Spicer. Swenson was previously reported missing on Saturday. wctrib.com/news/local/update…

The former president also endorsed U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar for governor earlier this month. wctrib.com/news/minnesota/ob…

Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol answers your questions about highway and driving rules and safety. wctrib.com/news/minnesota/as…

The deceased individual found in a cornfield outside the city of Ortonville has been identified as 42-year-old Gerrick Maus, of Ortonville. An investigation into the death remains ongoing. wctrib.com/news/local/update…

In one case, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights found that The Office Pub and Grill sports bar in Minneapolis refused to serve a customer using his Red Lake tribal ID to show proof of age. wctrib.com/news/investigator…

Felicia Swenson, 47, of Spicer, was reported missing Saturday, Oct. 24, around 8:30 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office on Sunday said it was still seeking tips on her whereabouts after a coordinated search. wctrib.com/news/local/kandiy…

See what time area events get underway and what sports are on TV wctrib.com/sports/prep/local…

When occupational therapist Kelly Van Klompenburg retired, she took her own advice to stay active by hiking Minnesota's state parks wctrib.com/sports/northland-…

Lumberjacks improve to 9-0, outshooting host Willmar 66-14 wctrib.com/sports/junior-hoc…

Willmar, CMCS, RCW have good shots at state, too wctrib.com/sports/prep/volle…

Warriors knock off Riverland 3-1 in Austin wctrib.com/sports/college/co…

A portion of the park is expected to close all year, park manager Aaron Wunrow said. wctrib.com/news/minnesota/wa…