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WILLMAR — Clean Chickens, a Minnesota meat processing company, began construction on its $3.5 million halal meat processing facility, Happy Halal, in September of 2024. Since then, construction on the Willmar plant has been underway and is expected to finish this spring. According to a previous report by the West Central Tribune, much of the building […]
PRESS RELEASE TO: Media (for immediate release) FROM: Steve Gardner, Chair Joint Powers Board DATE: February 25, 2025 RE: Finalists for Executive Director position The Kandiyohi County Economic Development Joint Powers Board has selected four individuals to interview for the position of Executive Director. The finalists are Edgar Cabezas, Barbara Carr, […]
WILLMAR — Three new board members joined the Kandiyohi County Economic Development Joint Operations Board, which conducted its first meeting of the year Thursday, Jan. 9. Chuck Stranberg and Marv Calvin are the Kandiyohi County appointees to the board, and Rollie Nissen the appointee from the city of Willmar. Read the full story from the West Central Tribune.
WILLMAR — Michelle Marotzke on Friday was unanimously appointed interim executive director of Kandiyohi County Economic Development by the Joint Powers Board. The Joint Powers Board also discussed next steps in the search for a new executive director after firing Patrick O’Rouke, who had been in the position just four months, on Dec. 6. Read the full story […]
BLOMKEST — The Kandiyohi County Economic Development Joint Powers Board approved a $50,000 loan Thursday, Jan. 23, for a $6 million expansion project for Simply Shrimp. The loan will help Simply Shrimp keep moving forward with a project that has been a long time coming, according to interim executive director and Business Development Manager Michelle Marotzke. “Our part […]
PRESS RELEASE TO: Media (for immediate release) FROM: Steve Gardner, Chair Joint Powers Board DATE: February 25, 2025 RE: Finalists for Executive Director position The Kandiyohi County Economic Development Joint Powers Board has selected four individuals to interview for the position of Executive Director. The finalists are Edgar Cabezas, Barbara Carr, […]
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 […]
