Objectors included caretakers for two cemeteries, one of which was assessed $82,181 and the other assessed $26,170. The Willmar City Council approved adopting the remainder of the assessment roll after closing the public hearing.
Calvary Lutheran Church, founded in 1872 in Willmar, has been marking its 150th anniversary for the entire year. The celebration comes to a close next weekend with a vintage congregational meal and special services.
The late Jerry Anderson bequeathed money and land in his estate to the Calvary Lutheran Church of Willmar. The church rented the land out for several years, but in December put it for auction and watched as the 416 acres sold for $4.5 million.
Dion Warne elected to serve on board of directors for Willmar Area Community Foundation wctrib.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wctrib.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.