The impact of the pandemic is contributing to a larger-than-normal summer school program this year in the Willmar Public Schools. Classes start June 9 and run Monday through Thursday through July 1. About 600 students will be attending.
A car parade Wednesday to honor health care workers at their Willmar workplaces also featured music by the Willmar Senior High School pep band. The workers who stepped outside to enjoy the procession on a warm, sunny day were appreciative, saying it had been a long year coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Young artists take spotlight at Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra concert this Saturday
After being canceled last year because of COVID-19, the Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra s Young Artist Concert will be performed live on stage Saturday at the Willmar Education & Arts Center. As part of the concert, the two winners of the 2021 Young Artist Competition will perform with the orchestra. 1:11 pm, May 12, 2021 ×
The Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra performs a concert in March 2019 at the Willmar Education and Arts Center.
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After a year without any live performances, the Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra will present its Young Artist Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Willmar Education & Arts Center.