Final Willmar Wye railroad crossing to get replaced
The Kandiyohi County Board approved an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation that will upgrade the 1st Avenue West railroad crossing near the Farm Service Elevator and PALS.
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The Kandiyohi County Board approved an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation that will upgrade the 1st Avenue West railroad crossing near the Farm Service Elevator and PALS.
Crews will begin working to repair the bridge east of Kandiyohi County Road 55 on Monday, May 6. Work is expected to last up to three days.
After more than a year of planning and consistent approval by the Willmar City Council, two councilors attempted to delay the project after speaking with a representative from an internet provider.
Aaron Backman, executive director of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission, announced that he will be retiring effective July 31, 2024, and will be taking his accrued vacation time throughout the month of July.
(Willmar MN-) The Willmar City Council holds their regular meeting Monday. City Administrator Leslie Valiant will tell the council about a recent award given in connection with The Willmar WYE