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Kandiyohi County A great place to live, work and play.
Living is good with an excellent school system, affordable housing, cultural diversity, state of the art health care, and plenty of arts, entertainment and shopping.
Education
Kandiyohi County’s educational system provides a wide variety of choices for private, public, continuing and advanced education, driving a culture of lifelong education and achievement in the area. Ridgewater College is located here.
Housing
Plain and simple, Kandiyohi County is a nice place to live. With home prices ranging from $10,000 all the way to $1,000,000+, there are homes to fit every budget. Many homes in the area fall into the middle-market range of $75,000 to $250,000. From lakeshore homes to family farms to downtown apartments, residents truly feel at home here.
Business
We have a thriving business community that is growing every day. Our businesses play a significant role in supporting the quality of life in our county by offering valuable products and services to, as well as giving their time and resources in community participation and service. The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is an active advocate for the community.
Cultural Diversity
Kandiyohi County is made up of people from many different cultures. The blending of these cultures in our area make for a rich environment of diversity.
Health Care
Kandiyohi County is home to several major medical facilities which provide a full range of health care and social services to central Minnesota. These facilities and their reputation for outstanding medical care have made this area the regional medical center for west central and southwest Minnesota. Rice Memorial Hospital, Family Practice Medical Center, Affiliated Community Medical Center, Rose Center for Women, Family Eye and ENT Center, and other medical facilities make the Willmar area an important wellness focal point for central Minnesota.
Arts & Entertainment
Because of our diverse population, we offer a wide spectrum of family entertainment opportunities for local residents and visitors alike. Our community theater called The Barn Theatre is well known in outstate Minnesota as one of the best.
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