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Mid-Minnesota Rural Development Commission

Strengthening communities by improving quality of life & opportunity for prosperity

for the residents of Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville Counties.

Notice of Public Hearing

The Mid-Minnesota Development Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, beginning at 7:00 pm, at the Willmar Area Chamber of Commerce / Willmar Lakes Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau conference room, located at 1700 Technology Drive NE, Suite 124 (Enter through the door at the building’s northeast corner, near the wheelchair accessible ramp - parking lot Q).
The purpose of this public hearing is to officially adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 budget (July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027) and to consider any increase in the levy of MMDC’s ad valorem tax, within limitations set by state statute (limited to a 3.0% increase, by statute) and which would not be received in full or used until the Fiscal Year 2028 budget is effective.
Additionally, the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission will be convened from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This public meeting will recess, at or just before 7:00 p.m., to accommodate the aforementioned public hearing. The meeting will then be reconvened after the conclusion of that public hearing. The Commission meeting will include regular commission business, MMDC program updates, and any consideration of applications to MMDC’s revolving loan program, if those applications meet the threshold for review from MMDC’s full Commission.
Please contact MMDC Executive Eric Day at Eric.Day@mmrdc.org or (320) 235-8504 if you have any questions about MMDC’s public levy hearing or June Commission meeting.

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2025 MMDC Annual Report

Annual report cover page that shows an older railroad trestle bridge. The top of the page shows the MMDC logo in a dark red with annual report under it. A map of the state of Minnesota with MMDC's four county region highlighted can be found in the bottom right corner.

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About the MMDC

Since 1974, the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission has worked to improve the quality of life throughout Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville Counties. We do this by providing technical assistance to communities, businesses, and local organizations who may not have the staff or expertise required to achieve their specific planning or other improvement-related goals.

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MMDC Region

The MMDC strives to make life better for everyone living or working within Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, or Renville County. We often collaborate with other regional players to reduce barriers to success (e.g. insufficient broadband access, childcare slots, housing, etc.) and improve the quality of life throughout our region.

Economic
Development

Working with communities to highlight their business-positive assets and removing barriers to business growth or development. We also work with existing businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to provide them with the technical assistance and/or capital needed to achieve success.

Community Development

Working with communities in several ways to ensure thoughtful growth and development. This includes assistance with specific items, such as zoning and other ordinance development, park and trail plans, or traffic mitigation.

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