In an effort to repair its reputation in the community, Suite Liv'n of Willmar in March 2023 sent out a news release that was not factual stating that its properties had been declared a crime free zone in accordance with the Minnesota Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.
The Willmar Police Department held another Coffee with the Cops event Tuesday to meet with the public. According to Willmar Police Department Chief Jim Felt, the event began in 2017 as a way for the department to make itself more easily available to answer questions or listen to public concerns.