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  • Blue graphic with colorful shapes on top. Text reads: STORIES WE SHARE, The Courage to Connect. Share your story during Welcoming Week September 10–19, 2026. Welcoming Week logo and #WelcomingWeek2026 shown.

    2026 Willmar Welcoming Week Festival

    Downtown Willmar 6th St SW, Willmar, MN, United States

    The City of Willmar along with community partners and sponsors will host the 7th annual Willmar Welcoming Week Festival in downtown Willmar. This is a free event, and ALL are welcome!

    Free

  • A group of people sit in a circle at a town hall event. Text reads: Rural Companies Want to Hire New Workers. Where will they live? Join the 2026 Rural Voice conversation. New Date: October 6. Event is moderated by MPR’s Kerri Miller.

    Rural Voice: Housing

    The Upper Room 100 W College Drive Suite 300, Marshall, MN

    The Rural Voice series, hosted by MPR’s Kerri Miller, captures imaginative and illuminating town hall conversations about the rewards and challenges of making a home in rural America. Join us to discuss the topic of housing on October 6 in Marshall.

    Free

  • Illustration of a bus labeled Minnesota Compass driving on a road with yellow trees and hills, under text that reads Greater Minnesota Roadshow..

    Southwest Roadshow – Willmar

    Willmar Conference Center 240 23rd St SE, Willmar, MN, United States

    At the Southwest Roadshow, you'll get a detailed regional dashboard and trends presentation focusing on quality-of-life topics like workforce, housing, health, and economic conditions specific to the Southwest region. You'll also have the opportunity to share how Compass can better serve your region, network with local leaders, and get some hands-on data training.

    Free