Nexyst plans to close on a $1.1 million purchase agreement for at least 137 acres in the Willmar Industrial Park to construct an agricultural distribution complex.
The Kandiyohi County Board gave its Public Works Department approval to pursue another grant opportunity to help fund a County Road 55 overpass over the railroad tracks. The county has been attempting for years to secure state funding for highway-rail grade separation project but has been unsuccessful. Now attention is turning to possible federal grants.
For Willmar City Council, voters will elect Carl Shuldes to Ward 1 seat, Vicki David to Ward 2 seat, Rick Fagerlie to Ward 3 seat and Audrey Nelson to Ward 4 seat.
After years of planning and construction, the Willmar Wye rail bypass project is finally done. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the completion was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting with dignitaries from various parties involved in the project on hand.
Mayoral candidates Steve Peppin and Doug Reese participated in a candidate forum Thursday, Oct. 14, 2022, hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Willmar Area.