WILLMAR—With one success under their belt, it might not be a total surprise that the owners of the first USDA-inspected mobile poultry processing facility in the country would also be behind the first halal-certified goat and sheep slaughter facility in the state of Minnesota.
“The closest halal plant is Chicago,” said Greg Wierschke, and there is a growing unmet need in and around Minnesota for a slaughter facility that can process goat
Greg and Becky Wierschke, founders and owners
Willmar was one of two Minnesota cities to be included on the listing. The city will also be featured in an upcoming edition of Business View magazine focused on American Economic Resiliency.
WILLMAR — The city of Willmar has been listed in the March 2023 edition of Site Selection magazine as one of the top 2022 micropolitan communities in the United States, according to Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Executive Director Aaron Backman.
“(The
A traffic study completed for the 216-unit Unique Opportunities apartment complex along Lakeland Drive Northeast in Willmar shows no roadway changes are needed to accommodate the increased traffic volume.
WILLMAR — A completed traffic study for Lakeland Drive Northeast shows that the roadway is capable of handling the predicted increased traffic volumes that a proposed 216-unit apartment complex will create and no roadway changes are needed, which means the Unique Opportunities development
*This article was published as part of the EDC’s Spring 2023 Newsletter*
The Prairie PROducers facility in Olivia is ready . . . ready for hemp fiber products to be laid out in the display case. Ready for bales of hemp to fill the storage units. Ready for the hum of machinery to come to life and start processing quality industrial hemp fiber to be sent nationwide, even globally, for production into a variety of products. But, like many things in this world now, the outbreak of the Covid-19
*This article was originally published in the’s EDC Spring 2023 Newsletter*
Walking into the Hemponix store in New London is like walking into a spa meets a holistic doctor’s office of sorts. The pink hue of a salt lamp shines onto a bottle of Hemponix Full Spectrum CBG Tincture, educational posters hang above well-organized tables with products, and a friendly face welcomes you, asks what they can do for you, and whether you are familiar with the products.
“The number of people that
*This article was written as part the EDC’s Spring 2023 newsletter. Pictured above is the demonstration building constructed with hempcrete grown and made by the tribal members*
Sitting down with Earl Pendleton, Vice President of the Tribal Council, the expectation was to learn about the Lower Sioux Indian Community’s plan for producing industrial hemp for use as building insulation . . . the true depths of the story reach much deeper than just a plan for a product. Here, in west central
Recipients will be recognized at the Chamber Community Leadership Celebration breakfast at 7 a.m. Friday, March 31, at the Sibley Auditorium on the MinnWest Technology Campus in Willmar.
WILLMAR — Three Kandiyohi County leaders will be recognized for contributions to their communities at the end of the month.
The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its Community Leadership Award recipients — Hallie Johnson of CentraCare — Rice Memorial Hospital, Aaron Backman of the Kandiyohi
A housing study created for the county and city Economic Development Commission showed a need for nearly 1,000 housing units to be constructed across Kandiyohi County by 2030.
WILLMAR — The 2023 Housing Market Analysis for Kandiyohi County identified a significant need for additional housing options across the county. While 48% of the county’s population lives within Willmar, the surrounding rural areas and 11 cities are home to thousands of people and they all need places to live.
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It is predicted that seniors will see the most population growth and make up a large portion of the additional housing needed in Willmar and Kandiyohi County by 2030.
WILLMAR — There is an estimated demand for an additional 1,580 housing units in the city of Willmar between 2022 and 2030, according to an updated housing report completed by Viewpoint Consulting .
Aaron Backman, executive director of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission, presented the report
WILLMAR—During the state of the city address at Tuesday’s Willmar City Council meeting, Mayor Doug Reese touted the recent accomplishments of the city under former Mayor Marv Calvin, the City Council and city staff. He also set his agenda for the upcoming year.
“Tonight’s a night to reflect on our progress and look forward to the future of Willmar,” Reese said. “And, first of all I would like to thank the citizens of Willmar for their overwhelming support in the election. I count it
