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MnDOT holds Hwy. 23 open house in New London

The Minnesota Department of Transportation held a public meeting Monday night at Peace Lutheran Church in New London to discuss the Hwy. 23 south gap road improvement project.  Read the full story above from the Lakes Area Review. 

A new look is coming to downtown Willmar

WILLMAR — Willmar’s downtown streetscape plan is coming together with a new design that will meet the requirements of the Small Cities grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Kandiyohi County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is applying for a grant extension to allow the city time to complete the project, due to the […]

Elevate Business Academy celebrates nine new graduates in Kandiyohi County area

WILLMAR — It was a special night. Nine local business owners celebrated their graduation from Elevate Community Business Academy on June 28, according to a news release from the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission. Read the full story from the West Central Tribune 

TJ Maxx coming to Willmar’s First Street South business corridor

The national soft goods retail store TJ Maxx will be occupying the vacant OfficeMax building, located at 1901 S. First St. in Willmar. Read the full story at the West Central Tribune 

Saving our state flower — the Showy Lady’s Slippers

Here at the EDC we think this is a great example of compromise and thoughtfulness in the Highway 23 project!  Read the full story from the West Central Tribune 

New First Street Subway could be open by Friday in Willmar; Papa Murphy’s recently opened in its new location

After much anticipation, the new Subway built on First Street South could be open by Friday in Willmar; Papa Murphy’s recently opened in its new location. WILLMAR — If all goes well, the new Subway on First Street South will be open on Friday. The new Subway at 605 First St. S. has been under […]

Willmar designates additional American Rescue Plan Act funds

The Willmar City Council designated the spending of additional American Rescue Plan Act funds at its meeting June 20, and authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the 2 WILLMAR — Another portion of American Rescue Plan Act funds was earmarked for use by the city of Willmar during the Willmar City Council […]

Willmar area agencies offer videos, assistance to apply for frontline worker pay

Mid-Minnesota Development Commission and Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission worked together, and with other agencies, to create videos to provide information and assistance to those who may qualify for frontline worker pay compensation from the state of Minnesota. Read the full story at the West Central Tribune

DEED Awards $4 Million in Contamination Cleanup Grants

St. Paul – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced today grant awards of nearly $4.1 million to 11 Minnesota cities. These grants play a significant role in the cleanup of contaminated sites for redevelopment.  This includes the Block 25 site in Willmar, Minnesota.  Read the full article published in the Red […]

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