Sunday Women’s A.A: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 2 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Big Book AA: Peace Lutheran Church, door 5, New London, 6 p.m.
Monday Hand & Foot Cards: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.
Walking club: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, noon
Mahjong: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 1 p.m.
Parkinson’s Disease support group: CCM Health Wellness Center, Montevideo, 3:30 p.m., 320-3218240
TOPS: Assembly of God Church Encore, 3821 Abbott Drive, 6:15 p.m., 320-796-2280
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Tuesday
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7:30 a.m.
Veterans and Active Duty Military: Willmar Community Center, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; informal coffee time for veterans and spouses; 320-894-7840. All firefighters, police officers, and rescue squad members are invited to join.
SAIL exercise: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.
Dementia Support Group: Bethesda, Willmar, 10 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Willmar Community Center, 10:15 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 10:15 a.m.
Kiwanis: Kandiyohi County Historical Society
Museum, Willmar, noon
Hand & Foot Cards: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.
Bingo: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 1 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Wednesday Veterans coffee: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.
Coffee and conversation: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.
Hand, Knee & Foot Cards: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.
Mahjong: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9:30 a.m.
Walking club: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.
Group Respite: Faith Lutheran Church, Spicer, 10 a.m. Contact 866-787-9802 to register.
Rotary: The Oaks, noon Lions Club: Willmar VFW, Willmar, noon
Cribbage corner cards: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.
Whist: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.
Dementia Support Group: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 12:30 p.m.
Willmar Area Senior Citizens Club: Willmar Community Center, 2 p.m. entertainment by Bob Whitney, 3 p.m. meeting.
Women’s A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 6:45 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Thursday
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7:30 a.m.
Mexican Train: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Willmar Community Center, 10:15 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 10:15 a.m.
Hand & Foot Cards: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.
500 cards: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, noon Caregivers Support Group: Bethesda, Willmar, 1:30 p.m.
Aging Wisely: Willmar Community Center, 1:30 p.m.
NAMI: Willmar Public Library, 6:30 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Friday Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 11 a.m.
Whist: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 1 p.m.
Senior Dance: Willmar Community Center, 1 to 4 p.m., $3 non-dancers, $8 dancers, both includes lunch; music by Melody Ranch Hands.
Farkle Fridays: Willmar Community Center, 1 to 4 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 2 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m. Recovery Church: 516 4th Ave SW, New London, 7 p.m. Child care provided.
Saturday
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 10 a.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
This calendar will run each week in the Sunday Reminder and as space permits in the West Central Tribune e-edition, Monday through Saturday. To have your event included please email news@wctrib.com or mail it to Kit Grode, West Central Tribune, PO Box 839, Willmar, MN 56201. Include all information and the name and phone number of the person submitting it. You will be called to confirm the information.
BY PATTI DIAMOND
Grain bowls -- also called Buddha bowls, nourish bowls or power bowls -are the ultimate meal prep hack. They’re quick, nutritious, endlessly customizable and make fantastic use of whatever ingredients you have on hand. Plus, they’re frugal, filling and work for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
But to make grain bowls (and meals in general) easy and stress-free, a little planning goes a long way. If you’ve ever stared into the fridge at 5 p.m. wondering what’s for dinner, meal planning is your new best friend.
By preparing a big batch of grains, roasting some veggies and having proteins ready to go, you can mix and match ingredients all week.
How to Build the Perfect Grain Bowl
1. Start with Greens: A big handful of spinach, kale, arugula, romaine or mixed greens makes the perfect fresh foundation.
2. Add a Hearty Grain: Think quinoa, brown rice, farro, bulgur or barley -- any whole grain works! You’ll want about 1/2 to 1 cup of cooked grains per serving.
3. Dress for Success: Toss your greens and grains with a simple vinaigrette, a squeeze of lemon or a spoonful of hummus, salsa or tahini before adding other toppings. Dressing first ensures every bite is packed with flavor.
4. Pick a Protein: Beans, lentils, shredded chicken, tuna, tofu, steak, shrimp or hardboiled eggs make great
protein choices.
5. Load Up on Veggies: Fresh, roasted or sauteed veggies all work beautifully. Think tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized Brussels sprouts, you name it!
6. Add a Pop of Fruit: Apples, pears, citrus, berries or dried fruits like cranberries or golden raisins add a hint of sweetness.
7. Don’t Forget the Healthy Fats: Avocado, nuts, seeds or cheese add richness and satisfaction.
Quinoa is a powerhouse grain -- it’s high in protein, cooks quickly and has a light, nutty flavor that works in all kinds of grain bowls.
Quinoa has a natural coating of saponins, which are bitter-tasting compounds that act as a defense mechanism against pests. Rinsing quinoa under cold water removes these saponins, eliminating bitterness and giving it a cleaner, milder flavor.
EASY QUINOA
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or broth
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
Here’s the easiest way to cook it: Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Add quinoa and salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and it’s ready to go!
SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar (balsamic, red wine or apple
cider)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey or maple
syrup
Salt & pepper to taste
A great dressing ties everything together, and making your own is less expensive and much tastier than store-bought! Try this foolproof formula:
Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl or shake in a jar. Taste and adjust seasoning. Drizzle over your grain bowl and enjoy!
Make Meal Planning
Easier
Grain bowls are a great way to simplify meal planning. Cook a big batch of grains at the start of the week, prep a few proteins and chop your veggies in advance. Then, all you have to do is assemble and enjoy!
Want to make mealtimes easier? Visit my website (divasonadime. com) to grab my free Perpetual Pantry List and Mini Cookbook -- it’s packed with smart strategies, essential staples and simple recipes to help you save time, money and stress in the kitchen.
Now, go mix and match those greens, grains and goodies! Enjoy!
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the pennypinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime -- Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@ divasonadime.com. © 2025 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
SALOME’S
ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
You find yourself making sheep eyes at someone who seems receptive. While the situation looks promising, you might not be ready for a long-term commitment.
TAURUS (April 20 to May
20) The delay in getting your task done leaves you pawing the ground in frustration. Be patient. The reason for the holdup will soon become apparent. Meanwhile, an opportunity to travel comes from an unexpected source.
GEMINI (May 21 to June
20) Your usually sharp instincts about people should be right on the cutting edge in regard to a major decision. You might want to hold off on a commitment until (or unless) you feel like both the person and project are trustworthy.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Resist the impulse to tell tales about a co-worker. Even if your motives are sincere, they’ll be seen as self-serving. A personal situation remains unstable. Wait for things to settle down.
LEO (July 23 to August 22)
You love to lap up compliments. But be wary of someone at work who is drowning you in an outpouring of praise. In your personal life, pay more attention to your spouse or partner.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A perplexing romantic situation turns out to be less complex than you thought. A simple explanation soon clears up all misunderstandings.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Try to remain balanced as you cope with two emotional people. They want your advice -- but at a price to your equilibrium.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Avoid being
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goaded into making stinging remarks you could later regret. Best advice: Walk. Don’t talk. There’ll be time later to deal with the situation in a way that makes you look good.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A family matter becomes too demanding as it overflows into several areas. Try to narrow your focus to where it will do the most good with the least drain on your time and energy.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) It’s fix-up time. Make plans to get things repaired and repainted around your home. A relationship could also stand some patching up before the damage is beyond repair. Schedule a physical checkup.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A job that seems to offer everything you’ve always wanted might require moving to a new city. Your family offers support no matter what you decide to do. Other options will also require some hard decision-making.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Get back into the social swim. Enjoy some fun time with old friends and be open to making new ones. A previous health problem recurs, but prompt attention makes everything all right.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a deep reservoir of strength that you can draw from to help you get through difficult times. Your compassionate nature allows you to offer support and comfort to others. You are artistically gifted in many areas.
© 2025 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
BY TONY RIZZO
HOLLYWOOD -- Fans of former Superman Henry Cavill are desperate for him to be the next James Bond, judging from their efforts to mislead people with a bogus trailer of him as 007 on social media! The trailer co-stars (thanks to AI technology) “Barbie” herself, Margot Robbie, in certain action scenes. It flooded social media, and many believed it was real.
Barbara Broccoli, who inherited the franchise from her father, Cubby Broccoli, in 1996, will probably go for a younger actor than the 41-year-old Cavill, who didn’t fare well as a CIA agent in “The Man From U.N.C.L.E” (2015). The spy film only grossed $110 million against its $75 million cost. His exposure as a ruthless, burly CIA assassin who was bested by Tom Cruise in “Mission: Impossible -Fallout” (made $791.7 million) may be hard for 007 fans to forget.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 34, is most often mentioned as the front runner to play Bond. Cavill’s more preoccupied these days with the baby girl he and girlfriend, Natalie Viscuso (vice president of Vertigo Entertainment), welcomed in January. He began filming “Voltron,” a sci-fi action film based on the animated series of the same name. It began shooting in December in Queensland, Australia, with Sterling K. Brown and Rita Ora. Meanwhile, Margot Robbie is in the United Kingdom shooting a reboot of the 1939 MGM classic “Wuthering Heights.” She stars as Catherine Earnshaw (who was originally played by Merle Oberon, opposite Laurence Olivier’s Heathcliff). Robbie’s version of Catherine will star opposite Jacob
Elordi’s Heathcliff for a February 2026 release.
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Recently, another ad hit social media for a reboot of “The Golden Girls,” starring Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler and Lisa Kudrow. Unfortunately, it also turned out to be wishful thinking by overzealous fans with AI talents!
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There are unanswered questions surrounding Jesse Palmer’s hasty exit as the host of “The Bachelor/Bachelorette.” Officially, he’ll still host “The Golden Bachelor/Bachelorette,” while continuing
to host the Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship.” The big question is ... in light of Chris Harrison’s hasty exit (who Palmer replaced), why is Palmer leaving a $7- to $8-milliondollar gig, which included “Bachelor in Paradise,” to work for the Food Network?
Palmer wed Brazilian photographer Emely Fardo in 2020, and they have a daughter, Ella, who was born in January 2024. So, it’s been suggested that he’s scaling down to concentrate on fatherhood! His replacement will be 29-year-old season
21 contestant Devin Strader (head of F1 Freight Consultants), who was engaged to Jenn Tran but broke it off before the finale aired. He claimed that he no longer loved her, regretted getting engaged, and felt like something was off with their relationship. Will Bachelor Nation forgive Strader for breaking it off with Tran? Does he have enough class to replace Palmer? Maybe he’d be more suited to host “Teen Bachelor” or “Teen Bachelor in Paradise!” © 2025 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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At the public hearing, the Drainage Authority will consider a proposal by the Kandiyohi County Highway Department to make a minor alteration or change to CD 46 and Branch 5 of CD 46 as part of the CSAH 55 Overpass Project, located at the intersection of CSAH 5, CSAH 55, and TH 23 southwest of the City of Willmar. The minor alteration includes re-routing Branch 5 of CD 46 away from CSAH 55 to approximately 11 feet inside the County right-of-way. Any agricultural drain tile connections to Branch 5 of CD 46 from the west that are encountered during construction will be reconnected to the new tile alignment to maintain drainage function. The minor alteration also includes replacing the existing 8-foot span by 6-foot rise concrete box culvert and 48-inch RC pipe culvert, with a single 12-foot span x 9-foot rise box culvert at the CSAH 55 crossing of CD 46 drainage system located at the intersection of the Southeast Quarter (SE¼) of Section 19, the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of Section 20, the Northeast Quarter (NE¼) of Section 30, and the Northwest Quarter (NW¼) of Section 29, Township 119 North, Range 35 West, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. The public hearing will be held pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 163.17. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 103E.525, approval of the box culvert’s capacity is being sought by the Director of the Division of Ecological and Water Resources in the Department of Natural Resources. The Kandiyohi County Highway Department and its engineering consultants at WSB have filed a plan showing in detail the alteration or change to replace the existing crossing with the proposed box culvert and to re-route Branch 5 of CD 46, and a report of findings that the proposed alterations to the crossing and Branch 5 of CD 46 alignment will be minor alterations or changes to the CD 46 drainage system that will not affect the functioning or efficiency of the CD 46 drainage system. A copy of the plan and engineer’s report of findings is available for public inspection at the Kandiyohi County Public Works Office at 1801 Highway 12 East, Willmar, Minnesota 56201 and is available for viewing during normal business hours, or by contacting Kandiyohi County Public Drainage Manager, Austin Hilbrands at Austin.Hilbrands@kcmn.us or 320-235-3266 x4250. All owners of property affected by CD 46 are invited to attend and comment at the public hearing. Written comments will be accepted by mail or email to the Kandiyohi County Public Drainage Manager, Austin Hilbrands. Written comments may be mailed to Kandiyohi County Public Works Department, 1801 Highway 12 East, Willmar, Minnesota 56201 or emailed to Austin.Hilbrands@ kcmn.us. Any comments received by mail or email prior to the public hearing will be read into the record at the public hearing.
/s/ Mark Thompson, Auditor-Treasurer
Dated: February 3, 2025 Kandiyohi County, Minnesota (Mar. 2 & 9 & 16, 2025)
CONCRETE TRAIL & ADA IMPROVEMENTS BIDS CLOSE MARCH 25, 2025 KANDIYOHI COUNTY , MN
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Electronic bids will be received by the Kandiyohi County Public Works Department, 1801 East Highway 12, Willmar, MN 56201, until 9:00 A.M. on the 25 th day of March, 2025, at which time bids will be opened and publicly read.
Project SP 034-090-005, Concrete Trail and ADA Improvements along CSAH 10 from CSAH 30 to CSAH 8 in the City of Spicer. Combined estimated quantities of work are: Remove Water Control Structure – 1 EACH, Remove Concrete Walk – 418 SQ FT, Remove and Replace Bituminous Pavement – 198 SQFT, Excavation-Common –426 CUYD, Common Embankment (CV) – 2615 CUYD, Aggregate Base Class 5 – 360 TON, Bituminous Mixture
PE Pipe Sewer – 406 LIN FT, 4” Concrete Walk – 10629 SQFT, 6” Concrete Walk – 725 SQFT, Construct Drainage Structures – 2 EACH, Concrete Curb and Gutter –614 Lin FT, 6” Concrete Driveway Pavement – 103 SQ YD, Truncated Domes – 75 SQ FT, Traffic Control – 1 LS, Common Topsoil Borrow –142 CU YD, Silt Fence – 716 LIN FT, Seeding – 0.4 ACRES, Hydraulic BFM – 1400 LBS, and other construction items. Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS
The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive
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services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age;
in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.
If you have employed more than 40 full-time employees in any state, on any single working day during the previous 12 months, you must have a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights to bid on any job in this advertisement. Please contact the Department of Human Rights immediately if you need assistance in
obtaining a certificate.
The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors:
“It is hereby agreed
GREENHORN POSITION
Location: Atwater, MN
We are looking to add a motivated, hard-working individual to our
Full Time Position
Hourly Pay Ranging from $27-$30 (based on experience)
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate willl have a strong background in human resources, payroll management, and finance, with a proven ability to handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general office organization. This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day administrative functions while providing critical support to various ,departments.
Screening
Requirements:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in an administrative support role, with experience in HR, payroll, and accounting.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and HR best practices.
• Proficient in accounting software (QuickBooks), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Google (Sheets, Docs, and Forms).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytica1 skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications:
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic tax regulations related to payroll and finance.
