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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, […]
SPICER — If you were to design from scratch what a nature-based, early childhood education center should offer, you would almost certainly come up with what the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center already has. Its setting in northern Kandiyohi County offers roughly 500 acres of rolling terrain with woodlands, wetlands and prairie, along with seven miles […]
WILLMAR — The last year brought several noticeable changes to the business and community landscape of Willmar. With new buildings to help with housing needs to businesses going up on First Street, the strength of Willmar’s development was on display. However, while ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking ceremonies are major events in development, they aren’t where the projects start or […]
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 […]
