Willmar Connector News Today

The West Central Tribune was witness to many changes in 2022, from elections to education to infrastructure improvements.

After serving two terms on the Kandiyohi County Board, Commissioner Rollie Nissen is moving on to the next chapter of his life.

An editorial cartoon by Dave Granlund.

Successful infrastructure projects are extremely tough to plan, fund and even complete, especially when a project's development and funding spans multiple public and private entities across the country. However, local, county, state and federal officials and staff worked together long and hard to make the Willmar Wye, officially known as the Willmar Connector and Industrial Access Project, a reality that became operational in October.

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.