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ALEXANDRIA - Alexandria television station KSAX-TV announced today that it will substantially reduce its operations in central Minnesota effective immediately. Seventeen employees will be affected by the reduction in station...

APPLETON - Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary has family ties to Minnesota and will be featured on Pioneer Public Television's weekly program Postcards Sunday, July 1 at 7:00...

Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly spelled the names of Greg Boldenow and Gary Dierks. We apologize for the error. CHOKIO - Landowners who have land in the...

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Motorists on Highway 28 east of Glenwood may experience delays when a road resurfacing project begins June 25. Crews will mill and resurface the roadway between...

Photos from events during 2012 Cyrus Days

The community of Cyrus is celebrating its annual Cyrus Days now through June 10. New events this year include a bean bag tournament, a kids' tractor pull and a motorcycle...

APPLETON - Celebrate thirty years of WeFest as Pioneer Public Television's weekly program Postcards features the history of the musical festival Sunday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. "We were fortunate...

Motorists on Highway 12 in Ortonville will experience delays and a detour when a bridge replacement project begins Monday, June 4, over the Minnesota River. Traffic will use a detour...

Appleton, Minn. - Renowned jazz artist Nancy Harms, a native of Clara City, Minn., will be featured on Pioneer Public Television's weekly program Postcards Sunday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m...

The 2012 update to the regional 2011-2016 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), which is compiled by West Central Initiative for nine counties in west central Minnesota, is available for public...

Motorists on Highway 29 between Starbuck and Benson will experience delays when a road resurfacing project and detour begin May 29. Traffic will use a detour on Highway 28, Stevens...