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Young entrepreneur opens boba shop in downtown Willmar

Willmar — Downtown Willmar has even more flavor these days. Agg Thaw, who more often goes by “Pen,” noticed the rising popularity of bubble tea — and the lack of a tea shop in Willmar — when she was making plans last year to open her own business. Read the full story at the West Central […]

Willmar Wye project wins regional transportation award

WILLMAR — For almost a year the Willmar Rail Connector and Industrial Access Project, better known as the Willmar Wye , has been safely and efficiently moving train traffic around the city. Now that project is award-winning. It was announced Friday that the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials has selected the Willmar Wye to receive a regional […]

Two new ramps finished in Highway 23 project on southwest edge of Willmar, Minnesota

WILLMAR — The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the opening of two of the three new ramps built along state Highway 23 and Kandiyohi County Road 5 as part of the access project in Willmar. Of the three ramps involved in the project, the southwest and northeast ramps opened Sept. 13. Construction has begun on the final ramp on […]

City of Willmar deal with National Guard could move more quickly than expected

The Willmar City Council on Monday approved an updated memorandum of understanding with the Minnesota Army National Guard for a potential trade of 80 acres in the Willmar Industrial Park for the Guard facilities on North Business 71. WILLMAR — The Willmar City Council on Monday approved an updated memorandum of understanding with the Minnesota Army National Guard for a […]

Pathway to Prosperity: 2023 Fall Newsletter | Following Fernando Cano into the Future

September 15th to October 15th marks Hispanic Heritage Month, a month of reflection and appreciation of the Latino Community in America. In recognition of this month, the EDC, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission, the City of Willmar, and Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) of Willmar have partnered to create a video that defines what it means […]

Pathway to Prosperity: Fall 2023 Newsletter | The Hanson Silo Story

The town of Tromsǿ, Norway, may not mean much to us, but for generations of families and now neighbors in Lake Lillian, Minnesota, it is a string that binds them together. It is the root of their lineage. This includes Gregg Hanson, the 6th generation of original homesteaders. Gregg’s grandparents, Gjertina Johnson, and Emil Hanson […]

Pathway to Prosperity: Fall 2023 Newsletter | Journey to Pen House Boba

Looking around at the green plant wall and flowers, Pen explains ‘I chose these [decorations] because it reminds me of the fresh fruit and green of Thailand. I was born in a refugee camp in Thailand. We ate a lot of sweet potatoes and sugar cane. Nature is very pretty and healthy.” Her inspiration for […]

MB Rail closes on Purchase of land for Willmar Rail Park

WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission heard good news last week, but also expressed concerns that the loss of the top two staffers in the city of Willmar’s planning department may delay some projects on which the EDC is currently working. Aaron Backman, Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission executive […]

New Family Promise shelter in Willmar provides home and stability to families

WILLMAR — Homelessness and poverty can look different in rural areas. It is less about people sleeping on the streets or in tent camps, and more about sleeping in cars or with multiple families in one small residence, always with the threat of eviction hanging over their heads. Read the full story at the West Central […]

Proposed Minnesota Highway 23 interchange in New London granted $33 million in state funding

NEW LONDON — The Minnesota Highway 23 interchange project, proposed for the intersection of state Highways 23 and 9 in New London, is one of eight transportation infrastructure projects across the state to receive funds from the Corridors of Commerce grant program. Read the full story at the West Central Tribune

Kandiyohi County Board agrees to contribute to nonprofit that is bring computer literacy classes to Willmar

WILLMAR — As Kandiyohi County continues to work to bring reliable, high-speed broadband internet to every corner of the county, there is also a need to make sure everyone has the skills and know-how to take advantage of that technology. “Digital equity is all about access and affordability of the internet. We can put the line up to your house, […]

Willmar OKs memorandum of understanding for potential property swap with Minnesota Army National Guard

The Minnesota Army National Guard would like at least 40 acres in the Willmar Industrial Park for a future armory, which make take up to two decades to come to fruition or it could be expedited and take place in three to five years. A topographical map showing the outline of 80 acres of land […]

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