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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 […]

Summer 2022 Newsletter Article: Following a Product Path | THE SUPPORTER

THE SUPPORTER The Kandiyohi County & City of Willmar Economic Development Commission | Serving Kandiyohi County, located in Willmar Part of our work is to support sustainable economic development in our communities, like in the people and businesses you have read about. We: *Recruit businesses and new industries while supporting established ones through customized assistance *Advocate […]

Summer 2022 Newsletter Article: Following a Product Path | THE TABLE

THE TABLE Elevate Community Business Academy (CBA) Spring 2022 Graduation Celebration & Dinner | 6.28.2022 Willmar, MN Students gather, getting corsages pinned carefully onto them, faces smiling at one another as they arrive. Their families come in, staying in the background snapping pictures. It is a big night—graduation. The students have met once a week for […]

Summer 2022 Newsletter Article: Following a Product Path | THE SUPPLIER

Amin Grocery | Willmar, MN Abdiweli Yusuf | Owner Amin Grocery, like its owner, is a busy place. Product and people are all organized into the small grocery store in downtown Willmar, but bigger things are coming. Amin Grocery will be moving to a new, larger space soon. Abdiweli Yusuf, the owner, shows off the […]

Summer 2022 Newsletter Article: Following a Product Path | THE TRANSPORTER

THE TRANSPORTER Donnelly Truck Service, Inc. | Willmar, MN Krista Jans | General Manager If you have ever dropped a child or pet off at a new place you know the worry that can accompany putting your trust in someone you don’t know. This trust, whether we have realized it before or not, is put on […]

Summer 2022 Newsletter Article: Following a Product Path | THE TRAINER & EDUCATOR

Ridgewater College | Willmar, MN Meat Cutting Program Jeff Miller | Dean of Instruction A product is created, made, crafted. And your select meats whether that is a good steak for grilling or venison brats from the deer you harvested are no different. At Ridgewater College’s Willmar Campus students will be taking to the meat lockers […]

Summer 2022 Newsletter Article: Following a Product Path | THE PRODUCT

THE PRODUCT Kandi Acres | Hawick, MN Tiffany Farrier | Owner Walking up to the Kandi Acres farm house you notice there is a lot going on. Goats are everywhere. Chickens can be heard clucking. There are 6 dogs inside, and another 13 new puppies and a protective mom inside the garage along with a […]

Lund Boats bringing light manufacturing facility to Willmar

A new manufacturing facility for Brunswick Corporation, which manufactures Lund Boats, will work in conjunction with the company’s New York Mills manufacturing facility. The company is bringing a small part of its operation to Willmar to alleviate a labor shortage in its main location. Read the full story at the West Central Tribune

Students encouraged to be curious about their diverse neighbors during tour of downtown Willmar

Confirmation students from Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar recently spent time learning a little bit about their neighbors during a tour of Somali- and Latino-owned businesses in downtown Willmar. WILLMAR — Confirmation students at Calvary Lutheran Church in Willmar recently had the opportunity to get to know their diverse neighbors, taking a tour of different stores […]

Emporia Suits and Alterations off to great start during prom season

Willmar’s new suit store offers options for men to be occasion-ready, no matter the event they will be attending. WILLMAR — A new store in Willmar opened just in time to help local young men find the perfect suit or tuxedo to wear for one of the highlights of their high school years — prom. Read […]

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