The Willmar City Council on Tuesday approved Mayor Doug Reese’s proposed 2026 budget and preliminary levy, which increased by 5.6% and 15%, respectively.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Monday, following public hearings, approved more than $1 million in land sales to Jennie-O Turkey Store and Dooley's Petroleum for the expansion of both businesses.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Monday, April 1, will conduct two public hearings regarding the sale of more than $1 million of city-owned land — one for Jennie-O Turkey Store and one for Dooley’s Petroleum.| West Central Tribune
The proposal for setting rules of decorum comes several weeks after members of the public interrupted council proceedings.| West Central Tribune
Both of the networks have been in operation for more than 20 years. One struggled and defaulted on its bond payments. The other progressed slowly before expanding. Both are operating successfully today.| West Central Tribune
Kandiyohi County Economic Development will present its 2026 proposed budget to the Willmar City Council on Monday, Aug. 4.| West Central Tribune
The children and parents in Willmar and surrounding areas will be pleased to learn that the Rice Park splash pad is fixed and operational just in time for the dog days of summer.| West Central Tribune
Before approving the issuance of $4.065 million in general obligation bonds to fund the 2025 street improvement projects, the Willmar City Council heard good news regarding a lower interest rate.| West Central Tribune
The proposed 2026 budget for the local economic development authority is $710,958, a decrease from 2025 due to the expiration of one-time child care grant funding.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Monday OK’d the registration for RISE Willmar to sell both medical and adult use cannabis, as well as THC products. RISE is located at 1413 S. First St.| West Central Tribune
City Administrator Leslie Valiant on Monday night delivered her recommendation to promote Willmar Police Sgt. Holme to chief, and the Willmar City Council unanimously agreed.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council will consider approving City Administrator Leslie Valiant's recommendation for a new police chief.| West Central Tribune
The Braver Angels "Reduce the Rancor" bus tour was in Willmar on Monday, hosting events for elected officials, community leaders and the public to gain skills in having tough conversations.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Monday was introduced to two new technologies available through the city of Willmar that make being a resident, tourist or developer easier.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Monday heard an update on the status of the Connect Willmar Initiative from City Operations Director Kyle Box.| West Central Tribune
The Willmar City Council on Monday in a split 3-5 vote declined approving a motion to hire a recruiting firm to conduct a search for the new Willmar police chief. City staff will conduct the search.| West Central Tribune
