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Minnesota nice! Competitive business environment. Rich quality of life. Outstanding workforce. Diverse cultures. Centrally located in Minnesota, Kandiyohi County/Willmar lakes area is the perfect place to establish or expand your business. Add in other benefits, such as a thriving arts region, historical attractions, exceptional school districts, easy access to the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, affordable housing and friendly communities, and there is even more reason to make Kandiyohi County and the Willmar lakes area your destination of choice. We invite you to view our county’s information and then contact the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission (866-665-4556) for specific ways we can help you.

ArtPlace America awards New London $262,500 grant for community art

NL Art Project

7.12.2014: NEW LONDON—White paint on the south wall of Mord’s Hardware Hank, downtown New London, marks the start of the first public art project to develop from a 30-month, $262,500 grant awarded by ArtPlace America to the city of New London.

Jeff Vetsch, project coordinator, announced New London received the grant during last Wednesday’s city council meeting. Vetsch, Kristin Allen, project artistic director, and City Administrator Trudie Guptill were informed June 6 the city had received the grant. However, they were not allowed to say anything until June 25, Allen said.

Family-owned TerWisscha Construction celebrates 50 years

6.17.2014: WILLMAR—John TerWisscha began his construction career in the summer of 1954 digging footings with a shovel for Mel Werder. Werder was building a hog barn 4 miles south of Willmar.

“I asked if Mel had any work for a dude like me,’’ recalls TerWisscha who had returned in late February from military service in Korea.

“He said, ‘There is the shovel.’ I picked up the shovel and I started digging. And that is how I started in construction.’’

Making a statement: County supports two major economic development projects

4.15.2014: WILLMAR –– The Kandiyohi County Commissioners have thrown their financial support behind two major economic development projects in Willmar, including one that could end up pulling money away from planned county road projects. Willmar Wye illustration

At their meeting Tuesday, the Commissioners unanimously agreed to make a financial commitment of $459,279 that would go towards a project to reroute 45th Street north and south of U.S. Highway 12 as part of a proposal to create a railroad bypass and spur for BNSF west of Willmar.

The board had previously signed a memorandum of understanding to support the concept of the project. On Tuesday they agreed to back that up with road and bridge money.

Keeping a spot on the map: New road signs demonstrate local pride for Sunburg

5.16.2014: WILLMAR—There’s no sign on Kandiyohi County Road 7 as the road enters the south end of town. And after a storm last summer destroyed the remaining “Welcome to Sunburg” sign at Highway 7 and Minnesota Highway 9, there’s been no sign on the north end of town either. Sunburg sign

But this is about to change. Brand-new signs are being installed at both locations this spring, thanks to the efforts of city officials and many volunteers.

In this town of 100, which treasures its strong Norwegian heritage, civic identity isn’t something that’s taken for granted.

COG sketch

Community-owned grocery announces selection of East Highway 12 site

4.9.2014: WILLMAR—The Willmar Community-Owned Grocery announced its choice Tuesday of 1600 East Highway 12 as the future home of the locally owned food cooperative.

Close to 50 people were on hand for the official announcement and signing of the lease, which was greeted with a round of applause.

“It’s a really important day,” said COG board member Mary Catherwood. “We know where we’re going to be. We know where our home is.”

The location, at the corner of Highway 12 and Lakeland Drive, is owned by Westside Liquor. The building is shared by the wine and liquor store and Westside’s other tenant, Mr. B Chocolatier.

Why Kandiyohi County is right for you...

ArtPlace America awards New London $262,500 grant for community art

Family-owned TerWisscha Construction celebrates 50 years

Making a statement: County supports two major economic development projects

Keeping a spot on the map: New road signs demonstrate local pride for Sunburg

Community-owned grocery announces selection of East Highway 12 site

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