View this collection of stories that were filmed about and throughout Willmar, Minnesota. Each individual story is worth a watch. If you know a good local Willmar story, please let us know. If you like what you see, watch more Pioneer PBS videos here: https://video.pioneer.org/
Willmar Stories
In 1977 the Willmar 8 walked off their jobs in America’s first bank strike ever.
Learn about Somali culture in Willmar, MN.
Listen to the various instruments at the Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra.
Frieda's Cafe in Willmar began as a WWII refugee story and continues to serve.
The Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra performs music for the community.
Ellen Radel has not only collected over 1300 little treasures.
Learn about the youth fueled and empowering MNyou Youth Garden.
Willmar War Auditorium is featured.
Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra is featured.
Host Bret Amundson goes fishing for walleye with Dustin Kotrba in the Willmar lakes area.
Progress-to-date and the future of the project Willmar Lakes Area Vision 2040.
Learn about the Glacial Ridge Curling League's efforts to get their own arena in Willmar.
Willmar-native Kari Hawes finds healing through yoga, jewelry making and sound.
Hear about the plight of Karen refugees and their journeys to safety.
Explore the unique perspectives of two Willmar artists, Ron Adams and Fred Cogelow.
Dan Reeb has been singing and writing songs for several years.
Community transits are vital in rural counties to supplement transportation networks.
Peter Yarrow and family share their love of music and connection to western Minnesota.
The history of Sonshine Music Festival: singing praises for over 30 years.
Elevate aims to create opportunities for all businesses owners & aspiring entrepreneurs.
Listen to the various instruments at the Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra.
The Nash Metropolitan is an American automobile that was assembled in England.
The history and culture of the early days of dirt tract stock car racing.
A discussion about the work to help people make a successful transition out of prison.
Progress-to-date and the future of the project Willmar Lakes Area Vision 2040.
Take a tour of the historical Sperry House.
The Bukovina Old World Micro-Bakery makes European-inspired breads, pastries and desserts.
Visit a bioreactor study in Willmar, Minn.
Dark house spearing, visiting a decoy artist and a bioreactor study.
Distracted driving and enforcement is discussed.
The Haltermans are four generations of bow hunters from Montevideo, Minn.
Schwanke Car, Truck & Tractor Museum of Willmar is featured.
Top the night off with a performance from the Dueling Duo at The Oaks in Willmar.
Learn more about Children of the Promise.
New purposes for old hospitals: Willmar State Hospital and the Kirkbride building.
Land of 10,000 artists: Minnesota artists and the Potato Eaters Gallery.
Explore the history of Whitney Music and decades with the Great Times Band.
Learn about the historical impact of railroads on local communities.
Experience a variety of hands-on art across Highway 23.
Rare film footage of a 1950’s trip to Alexandria. Also, Willmar artisan Jan Olney.
Dana Conroy goes on a journey to understand the significance of knitting to her great-great-grandma.