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By Brett Blocker / Editor Published by the Lakes Area Review It was a big week for pollinators and local officials alike—both of which are celebrating a pair of promising developments on the ecological front. During the annual Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Conference Tuesday in Bloomington, Kandiyohi County administration was presented with the AMC’s […]
WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County Economic Development held a graduation ceremony for the newest cohort of graduates from the Elevate program Friday, Dec. 13. Twenty entrepreneurs from across the county completed the 12-week program. The program is designed to equip Kandiyohi County entrepreneurs with the skills required to start and run a business. The program is offered through Kandiyohi County […]
With the coordination of area fire departments and some old connections, a fire truck previously slated to be retired will continue responding to fire and medical calls more than 3,000 miles away in Mexico. Read the full story from the West Central Tribune or view the story from CBS News.
WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County Economic Development on Tuesday celebrated its new office location in AppleTree Square, 1601 U.S. Highway 12 E. in Willmar. The organization also celebrated its new name and logos at the ribbon-cutting event. While the organization’s name for legal purposes remains Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission, it has adopted […]
October 9, 2024 [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced $52 million in grants to expand broadband access to an estimated 7,700 homes and businesses throughout Minnesota. “Investing in broadband infrastructure benefits businesses and communities across the state,” said Governor Walz. “By connecting thousands of Minnesotans to businesses, education, and health care through broadband, we’re […]
(Willmar, MN) — A meat processing company in Kandiyohi County is getting some help from the USDA. The agency has given Clean Chickens and Company a grant of just over a million dollars to open a goat and lamb processing facility in Willmar. Michelle Marotzke of Kandiyohi County Economic Development says the grant is part […]
At its meeting today, Thursday, July 25, 2024, the KCED Joint Powers Board approved entering into an Employment Agreement with Patrick O’Rourke. O’Rourke holds a bachelor’s degree in communications electronic media management from Northern Arizona University and a master’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University – Bloomington School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Since […]
