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The council will conduct a public hearing sometime in November to approve the ordinance required before the sale becomes final.

(Willmar MN-) Another business plans to move into Willmars new rail spur industrial park. The rail spur connects to the new Willmar WYE rail bypass on the west side of

In sharing the good news about closing on the land sale, the local EDC Executive Director Aaron Backman also shared concerns about project delays due to the city losing its top staffers in the planning department.

After being asked about a land purchase that recently fell through for a senior housing project on city-owned land, Aaron Backman, executive director of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission, explained the process he goes through to help developers select project sites.

(Willmar MN-) TJ Maxx opens in Willmar August 13th. It is located at South 1st Street and 19th Avenue, in the former Office Max store. The announcement that TJ Maxx

(Willmar MN-) TJ Maxx opens in Willmar August 13th. It is located at South 1st Street and 19th Avenue, in the former Office Max store. The announcement that TJ Maxx

(Willmar MN-) Proponents of a new assisted living facility in Willmar are not going to move forward with a facility on park land in southwest Willmar. Last month the city

The council on July 17, 2023, approved the rezoning of land owned by Bethesda to accommodate the project.

During a special meeting Wednesday, the board defeated a motion to recommend to the Willmar City Council the sale of the land for a proposed assisted living and memory care senior housing development.

The Willmar Planning Commission discussed the potential development at its meeting Wednesday, July 19, 2023. The development also requires the Willmar Parks and Recreation Board to approve the sale of park land.