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The lease agreement approved Monday by the Willmar City Council is requiring a name change for the festival due to its organizer, Steve Peppin, filing to run for Willmar mayor.
Willmar Parks and Recreation have started a new adopt-a-park program. The goal is to bring some needed attention to all of the city’s parks, from Robbins Island to the smallest neighborhood park.
The Willmar City Council approved the purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck for the Parks and Recreation Department to replace a 1998 Ford F-150.
Funding for several projects outlined by Willmar Parks and Recreation were approved by the Willmar City Council at its April 18 meeting.
The city of Willmar will be requesting $150,000 in grant funds from the Department of Natural Resources to fund improvements at the trail head near the Willmar Civic Center. The head is the starting point for three different trails, including the Glacial Lakes State Trail.