Jennifer Kotila

The city of Atwater completed a two-year northside street improvement project in the fall of 2025. The city also started construction of a new water treatment plant and supply well in 2025.

The Litchfield Area Recreation Center completed construction this summer, opening to the public on Sept. 7, 2025. The facility was funded by a half-cent local option sales tax passed by voters in November of 2022.

The Kandiyohi County Economic Development Joint Operations Board on Thursday approved hiring Sheri Wegner of Paynesville, Minnesota, as its next economic development manager.

Willmar Planning and Development Director Christopher Corbett announced Thursday that the Willmar City Council is expected to make a decision to go out for bids for the construction of phase one of the initiative.

The Willmar Municipal Utilities Commission on Monday approved a resolution recognizing Public Powers Week Oct. 5 through Oct. 11, 2025 and is asking for a proclamation from the mayor recognizing it, as well.

The construction of an outdoor rink/pavilion at the Willmar Civic Center is expected to be complete by the end of October, just in time for hockey season.

RISE Dispensary has been selling adult recreational cannabis for a little more than a week after obtaining its combination medical/recreational license from the state on Sept. 15.

The Willmar Municipal Utilities Commission on Monday directed its new committee to develop a scope of work for a joint meeting between the commission and Willmar City Council.

The Willmar City Council on Monday, Sept. 15 will consider several items related to Willmar Municipal Utilities, including consideration of a joint meeting between the Council and the Utilities Commission.

For several months, the Central Community Transit Joint Powers Board has been dealing with turmoil within the organization, with Executive Director Amy Nieland having to respond to allegations at nearly all board meetings.