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Interview with Fernando Cano

Interview with Fernando Cano – Fall 2023 Like many entrepreneurs in Kandiyohi County, Fernando Cano hasn’t waited for opportunity to come knocking; he found it. After graduating from Ridgewater College with a degree in accounting, he shifted from full-time work to earning his real estate license and joining community organizations. “I wanted to work for […]

Pen House Boba

As you walk into Pen House Boba in downtown Willmar, you are welcomed with a refreshingly green décor of flowers and ivy. They line every wall and are the backdrop for the smiling faces that greet you, that of owner Agg (Pen) Thaw and her brother, Eh K K’yaw Soe. The story of Pen and […]

Luxury Walls and Floors

Luxury Walls and Floors is a gem located in the tiny township of Roseland, population of 346, nestled between the cities of Prinsburg and Blomkest in southern Kandiyohi County. Rarely does new business appear in this small community, and even more unique is the skill and service this business provides. Owner, David Guerrero and his […]

Atwater Community Chronicles

Gathered around the table at the Atwater City Hall were Samantha Schultz, Dylan Rossell, Shane Hagstrom, Deb Mickle, Deb Friedrichs, Ricky Whitcomb, and Tiffany Hintz. Many in this group are part of the active Atwater Festival Committee (AFC), however, it also includes city council members, business owners, teachers, coaches…all who have a natural talent for […]

Hanson Silo Company

Hanson Silo has existed in Lake Lillian before there was even Lake Lillian – it helped build a town and a legacy simultaneously. But how did they accomplish this? “We took care of them {our employees}, giving them gainful employment and three daily squares. We treated them well,” explained 3rd generation owner and CEO Gregg […]

Grant could bring nature-themed preschool, daycare pods to Kandiyohi County

The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission is applying for a state grant to help fund two child care projects. The County Board OK’d a $70,000 request toward the grant. WILLMAR — It was a rush for the Kandiyohi County and city of Willmar Economic Development Commission to pull together a grant […]

Food cooperative to open grocery store Friday in New London, Minnesota

NEW LONDON — For the past six years, the New London community gathered to find a way to introduce more local foods into their lives. They wanted something that could be community-led and work to benefit local producers, businesses and everyone else in the community. On Friday, the New London Food Cooperative will open its doors to the […]

Governor Walz Announces $53 Million to Expand Broadband to 8,900 Minnesota Homes and Businesses

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced over $50 million in grants to expand broadband access to an estimated 8,900 homes and businesses throughout Minnesota. “We’re investing in broadband infrastructure statewide to help thousands of Minnesotans connect to jobs, education, healthcare, and their communities,” said Governor Walz. “Helping more Minnesotans get online at high speeds […]

Willmar City Council to consider approval of sale of park land for senior housing

WILLMAR — The Willmar City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 20, will consider the approval of a purchase agreement with Cura for the sale of park land for a senior housing development. The meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the board room at Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services. The Council will also consider the introduction of an ordinance authorizing […]

A Splash Pad Story of Community Construction from Atwater

Atwater has many things, but it was missing a splash pad. The residents made up for that loss by making the dream a reality with abundant community support. What was a mere idea shared among neighbors turned into a completely community supported project from start to finish. Marketing and Communications Specialist Kelsey Olson talked with […]

What’s Going Up: Q&A with Spicer

Kelsey Olson Marketing and Communications Specialist with KCED sat down with Denny Baker, former Mayor of Spicer, over pastries and coffee at Westwood Café to learn about his work starting the city’s current housing projects. What are the two housing developments that are going up in Spicer? Ryan Koosman, owner of RAK Const., LLC, is […]

What’s Going Up: Q&A with New London

Kelsey Olson Marketing and Communications Specialist for KCED asked City Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer Trudie Guptill about the journey in finding a new location for city hall and the library and the process of bringing the Southwest West Central Educational Learning Center here. In between a conference, snowstorm and the city’s audit she was kind enough to send […]

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