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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, […]
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 […]
KANDIYOHI COUNTY — The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission was successful in obtaining two additional funding sources for the extension of broadband into rural areas of the county, according to a news release from the EDC. The United States Department of Agriculture announced June 12 an approximately $19 million ReConnect round […]
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced $67 million in state grants for internet providers to expand broadband coverage to tens of thousands of Minnesotans, furthering the administration’s commitment to providing high-speed broadband for all Minnesotans. The announcement comes days after the federal government announced a $652 million […]
Kandiyohi County was successful in obtaining $4.8 million in federal funding to help fund the completion of the County State Aid Highway 55 Highway-Rail Grade Separation project south of Willmar. The Kandiyohi County Road 55 highway-rail grade separation project would see an overpass bridge constructed over the rail tracks, eliminating a potentially dangerous conflict point […]
City OKs $38,000 payment toward BNSF Railway certification of 335 acres in Willmar Industrial Park The Willmar City Council has OK’d payment for services related to BNSF Railway certification, which designates rail-served sites as meeting the rail company’s readiness standards for development. WILLMAR — The local economic development director hopes to complete the BNSF Railway […]
WILLMAR — Things are moving ahead quickly for developing a 145-acre intermodal distribution center in the Willmar Industrial Park. The Willmar City Council on Monday approved a public hearing to take place at its June 5 meeting for the sale of land to Midwest & Bluegrass Rail for the development of what has previously been called the Willmar Rail Park by […]
WILLMAR — The City of Willmar is one step closer to a $1.16 million deal for a company to purchase 145 acres in the Willmar Industrial Park to develop a rail transportation hub connected to the Willmar Wye railroad bypass on the west side of the city. The Willmar Planning Commission on Wednesday approved a […]
Downtown Willmar, Minnesota | May 2023 Block 25 Lofts, built by Ted Schmid of Lumber One, are located in the heart of downtown Willmar within walking distance of the hospital, county offices, ethnic grocery stores, restaurants and shops. The apartment complex was constructed on a Brownfield site, a redevelopment piece of land with various environmental […]
WILLMAR—Housing has long been a priority for the Kandiyohi County Board and at the April 4 meeting the commissioners took a step toward helping to respond to that need. In a unanimous vote the board approved the ordinance forming a housing trust fund, which can be used to help fund local housing projects. “The board is wanting […]
ATWATER—As the tape seal was peeled off the door of the egg incubator, the soft “cheep, cheeps” from dozens, if not hundreds, of newly-hatched chicks started to rise in volume, indicating another successful hatching at Dahline Poultry. These chicks would soon find themselves being shipped across the country, following thousands before them. “Right now we […]
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 […]
