Willmar, MN

united states

Willmar is a regional hub in west-central Minnesota, about 100 miles from Minneapolis via US Highway 12. The city sits at the intersection of Highway 12 and State Highway 23, making it a natural crossroads for travelers heading to the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, or southwestern Minnesota. As Kandiyohi County's seat with over 21,000 residents, Willmar serves the surrounding farm country and lake communities. The municipal airport sits just two miles from downtown.