Anne Polta

Ex-reporter and news maven, now happily retired. Cat person, coffee addict & somewhat of a nerd.

[Minnesota Compass @MNCompass]

Many Minnesotans rely on having a vehicle to get to work and accomplish essential tasks. But what happens if you don't have a car? @JWascalus looks at 2 populations in greater Minnesota whose lack of a vehicle could make them vulnerable. Read the article: https://t.co/fgW3z5EdPt

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

Today is (... drum roll...) Give to the Max Day! Choose your favorite local organization or find hundreds of worthy causes here and #GivetotheMax. https://t.co/20snsnbWnQ

[West Central Tribune @wctrib]

Willmar golf club to purchase The Oaks from Dave Baker family https://t.co/2qKTF5rPfG

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

End of an era: Willmar's power plant is closing next year. https://t.co/Gxf36iHlE4

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

Relief is at hand after multiple detours this year for road projects on the west side of #Willmar.

[West Central Tribune @wctrib]

County Road 5 to reopen Wednesday in Willmar https://t.co/pxDjgzMx5c

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

Crockpot: check.
Warm socks: check.
Kitty lap warmer: check.
#BringIt

[West Central Tribune @wctrib]

Regional weather records could fall due to unseasonable cold https://t.co/dl7z1c3nSr

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

On a cold night, a warm show of support and unity for Willmar's Muslim community as controversial anti-Islam speaker comes to town.
https://t.co/KPtzPDR0re

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

Who knew the Minnesota prairies could someday become wine country? Neat piece by @TCherveny about the story behind Hinterland Wines.
https://t.co/wtGJRaSGpa

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

Oh dear. The new roundabout on the southwest edge of #Willmar has had its first crash. (minor injuries, luckily.)
https://t.co/YVN9Kq8h0a

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

@SarvMithaq Very journalist-y!

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

@shelkubitzwrite @wctrib We miss you too, Shel!

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

.@wctrib knows how to do Halloween right.

[Linda Vanderwerf @lindavanderwerf]

The @wctrrib sports reporters did their sports show in costume this week, and it is priceless.

Well done, @WCT_JBrown and @PatBernadeau!

https://t.co/CUwQKxNCPe

[Hubble @NASAHubble]

Usually we share beautiful, tranquil images with you, but in honor of #Halloween we’re sharing a more ominous, ghostly gallery. 👻🦇 Check it out: https://t.co/UgPpPnNXBC

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

In my world, every day is #NationalCatDay. But in case someone needs a reminder... Happy #NationalCatDay!
https://t.co/06fQ0DLOUR

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

Things are bad in farm country and it's getting worse.
https://t.co/ert9T5EASQ
#mentalhealth #Farmers

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

Sometimes you need to take the time to tell life's sweet stories. https://t.co/ZWerTgIBxy

[West Central Tribune @wctrib]

Embracing fall in Kandiyohi County https://t.co/tvcLApWIgz

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

Our most-read story of the day: A #medicalcannabis dispensary is coming to Willmar.
https://t.co/3nJo7EB4mK

[Anne Polta @AnnePolta]

Most people don't like to talk about dying. Staff with @CarrisHealth Rice Hospice want to reduce the fear factor with a friendly combo of coffee and conversation. https://t.co/WTqfZzYMcY