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Red flag warning continues today for west central Minn.

Willmar and west central Minnesota remain in a National Weather Service-issued red flag warning this morning. As warm, dry air and gusty winds move into the area, temperatures are expected...

news / local Tue, May 14, 2013 - 9:23am

As interest in small wind grows, so does resistance

By Tom Cherveny West Central Tribune OLIVIA -- Glen Rohlik is like a growing number of farmers these days.

Mon, Mar 16, 2009 - 10:30am

Transformer repairs still turbine blades

The West Central Research and Outreach Center's wind turbine could be out of commission until late spring. A faulty transformer connecting the turbine to power lines could keep the turbine...

news Fri, Mar 13, 2009 - 4:13pm

Kandiyohi County gives wind energy a vote of support

WILLMAR -- A local wind energy group has received a resolution of support from the Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners, a move that will allow it to go forward as...

news Sat, Feb 21, 2009 - 12:43pm

West Fargo mayor featured in New York Times report on wind energy

WEST FARGO - West Fargo Mayor Rich Mattern is featured in a story in today's edition of The New York Times titled "Dark Days for Green Energy." In the story,...

news / farm Thu, Feb 05, 2009 - 12:00am

Workers Ronnie Chilton and Tony Tibbetts pour concrete for the base of the wind turbine to be completed this spring outside the former Callaway school.

Windmill project underway at former Callaway School

CALLAWAY -- This winter, if you happen to be driving past the former Callaway Elementary School building, you may notice a hole in the ground where the baseball diamond's outfield...

news Mon, Jan 19, 2009 - 12:00am

Diamond Wind Energy LLC. in Atwater uses a 20-kilowatt Jacob's turbine to tap wind near Diamond Lake. A group of investors would like to erect large turbines to capture 20 megawatts of wind power in Big Stone County. Tribune photo by Bill Zimmer

Is this a last gasp for Big Stone Wind?

ORTONVILLE -- For Big Stone Wind, being at the cutting edge for community-owned wind power might bring the unkindest cut of all. The Big Stone County group is on the...

news Mon, Dec 08, 2008 - 12:00am

Both sides in Big Stone II clash disagree but find common ground

By Tom Cherveny West Central Tribune BENSON -- If compromise is needed to craft an American energy policy, the Benson Bakery might be the place to make it happen.

Fri, Oct 10, 2008 - 12:00am

Wind project could bring 134 turbines to Clay County

More than 130 wind turbines could be twirling in Clay County by 2010, boosting the county's economy. Noble Flat Hill Windpark aims to construct 134 wind turbines north of Glyndon...

Tue, Oct 07, 2008 - 12:00am

University of Minnesota, Morris Chancellor Jacquie Johnson spoke during the dedication of UMM's $9 million biomass burner Friday on the UMM campus. The plant is a key element in UMM's plan for making the campus carbon neutral and energy independent by 2010. The plant also is the first of its kind as a research model for community-based energy systems. UMM officials and researchers are working in concert with the West Central Research and Outreach Center and the ARS Soils Lab -- Morris' "Research Triangle...

UMM dedicates biomass burner

By Tom Larson Sun Tribune About 200 people attended the dedication of the University of Minnesota, Morris biomass facility Friday on the UMM campus. The day also included a lunch...

Sat, Oct 04, 2008 - 12:00am

Olson's cancer ordeal provides even greater insight into her West Wind Village mission

By Britney Appier Sun Tribune West Wind Village is an elderly care living community that functions under the idea that it takes a community to feel alive. Susan Olson, West...

Fri, Jul 04, 2008 - 12:00am

Verndale board hears of wind turbine financing plan Monday

The Verndale School District is pursuing the planning of a wind farm with developer Johnson Controls Inc., and other Minnesota school districts to support renewable energy and receive revenues. Jackie...

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 - 12:00am