Levi Jones

The Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services Department received approval from the County Board to hire three new staff members to combat a backlog of documents they need to process.

The agreed-upon detour route is for construction on Highway 23 which is expected to last from August to November of 2025. The county will receive state funding for road maintenance during this time.

Students in the Gifted and Talented Program at Kennedy Elementary in Willmar organized a school-wide fundraiser and donation drive for the local animal shelter.

Weather conditions and sickness slowed the rate of collection of donated blood and platelets in January. The American Red Cross is offering incentives for donating blood.

The cabinet manufacturer, which has been a part of Willmar for decades, is constructing a new manufacturing and sales facility in the mall space previously occupied by Herberger's.

Blaser will be inducted next month to the inaugural Minnesota Music Educators Association Wall of Honor. The induction is a recognition of his work in music education across the state.

Hundreds braved cold winds and cold waters to enjoy Spicer's 40th annual Winterfest, featuring outdoor winter activities for the whole family.

The City of Willmar's Planning and Development Department helped to draw in new businesses and expand local ones as planned projects took shape in 2024.

Willmar School Board discusses selling soccer fields near Roosevelt Elementary School

Willmar School Board to discuss sale of property west of Roosevelt Elementary School