KANDIYOHI COUNTY

General Info

Once home to Indians, Kandiyohi County was established in 1858 with the city of Kandiyohi as its original county seat. The area was comprised of Kandiyohi and then Monongalia Counties until 1870 when the two counties were merged. Willmar was selected as the new county seat in 1871 due to its central location and the name Kandiyohi, a Dakota word for buffalo fish, was selected for the new territory. Railroad development allowed for growth and industry was dominated by agriculture. Kandiyohi County continued to grow and by 1900 its population reached 18,146. It has since become a popular region for recreational activities due to the many lakes found within its borders. Today Kandiyohi County is home to approximately 41,123 residents.

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License Centers

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CITIES

Cities in Kandiyohi County

Not including unincorporated communities.

CITIES

Atwater
Blomkest
Kandiyohi
Lake Lillian
New London
Pennock
Prinsburg
Raymond
Regal
Spicer
Sunburg
Willmar (County Seat)

TOWNSHIPS

Arctander Township
Burbank Township
Colfax Township
Dovre Township
East Lake Lillian Township
Edwards Township
Fahlun Township
Gennessee Township
Green Lake Township
Harrison Township
Holland Township
Irving Township

TOWNSHIPS (cont’d.)

Kandiyohi Township
Lake Andrew Township
Lake Elizabeth Township
Lake Lillian Township
Mamre Township
New London Township
Norway Lake Township
Roseland Township
Roseville Township
St. Johns Township
Whitefield Township
Willmar Township

TRAILS

Off-Roading, Bicycling, Snowmobiling, Equestrian trails and more.

More Kandiyohi County Trail Information

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Kandiyohi County has a wide variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. For your convenience, we’ve gathered information on trail locations for snowmobiling, bicycling, horseback riding and more. If you happen to know of any we missed, please pass them on to us. Also, remember to be responsible while using the trails.

Bicycle Trail/Route

In-Line Skating

Hiking/Walking Trail

Equestrian Trail

Snowmobile Trail

Mountain Bike Trail

ATV Trail

Cross-Country Ski Trail

Canoe/Kayak Access

Disc Golf

EVENTS

Local Events

Events throughout Kandiyohi, Meeker, and Renville Counties:

JANUARY

Willmar Polar Plunge
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Willmar
Willmar Stingers Winter BBQ
Winterfest Spicer (Jan-Feb)
Frozen 5k Run/Walk Spicer
Annual Kids Ice Fishing Derby on Green Lake Spicer
Polar Plunge into Green Lake Spicer
Dog Days of Winter New London
1st Day Hike at Sibley State Park New London
Snowshoe hike at Sibley State Park New London

FEBRUARY

Cabin Fever Koselig Fest New London
Winter Fun Day at Prairie Woods Spicer
Spicer Cabin Fever Market
The Glam Shoppe Willmar (Feb-Mar, Sats)
Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance Willmar
Annual Souper Bowl Willmar
Willmar Winter Gun & Knife Show
Diamond Edge Figure Skating Club Annual Show Willmar

MARCH

Novice Bonspiel Willmar
Icebreaker Triathlon Willmar
St. Patrick’s Day Party Willmar
Mid Minnesota Toast Willmar
Annual Green Jacket Scramble Willmar
CultivateHER Event Spicer
St. Patrick’s Day Red Beard Run/Walk Spicer

APRIL

Morning Hike at Sibley State Park New London
Earth Day Celebration Spicer
Annual Easter Egg Hunt Spicer
Home & Outdoor Living Expo Willmar
Easter Egg Hunt Willmar
International Heritage Festival Willmar
Daddy Daughter Formal Willmar
Willmar Mania
Easter Jam Willmar
Easter Brunch Willmar
Student Job Fair & Career Expo Willmar
Youth Fishing Clinic Willmar

MAY

Memorial Day Parade Raymond
Mother’s Day Bouquet & Brunch New London
Cruise Night at the Country Stop New London (May-Sept, 3rd Weds)
Farmers Market at Uptown Willmar (May-Oct, Sats)
Uptown Willmars Midweek Farmers Market (May-Oct, Thurs)
Memorial Day/Law Day 5k Run Willmar
Memorial Day Cemetery Tour Willmar
Public Works Open House Willmar
Annual Munchkin Market Willmar
Annual Gatewood Barn Dance Willmar
Cinco De Mayo Family Festival Willmar
Mother’s Day Brunch & Buffet Willmar
KCEO Trade Show Willmar
Pups on the Patio Willmar
Sidewalk Plant Exchange Willmar
Kentucky Derby Party Willmar
Annual Sunburg Syttende Mai Celebration
9-9-9 Tournament Spicer
Ox Cart 5K Walk/Run Spicer

JUNE

Sunburg Fire Department Kentucky Thunder Event
Kandi is Dandy Days Kandiyohi
Atwater Festival Days
Studio Hop Willmar
Willmar Fest
Annual Celebrate Art! Celebrate Coffee! Willmar
Wisdom & Wine Willmar
West Central Dairy Days Willmar
Foot Lake 4 Walk/Run Willmar
Kick Off to Summer Carnival Willmar
Carden International Glow Circus Willmar
Kiwanis Kid Day Willmar
Willmar Juneteenth Celebration
Annual United Way Gold Tournament Willmar
Annual WIG Fest Cornhole Tournament Willmar
Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad Car Show Willmar
Crow Creek Classic Willmar
Somali Independence Day Celebration Willmar
Smokin’ for The Link Rib Fest New London
Crow River Run New London
New London Farmers Market (June-Oct, Sats)
Porchfest New London
Purge Party New London
Crow River Fishing Tournament New London
Atwater Threshing Days
Island Days Bird Island
BMX Weekend at the Lake Spicer
Annual Back-draft Classic Spicer
Kids Comedy Magic Show Spicer

JULY

4th of July Celebration Area Wide
Litchfield Watercade
Meeker County Fair Litchfield (July-Aug)
Corn Capital Days Olivia
Weed Fest Kandiyohi
Franklin Catfish Derby Days
Cosmos Space Festival
Rusty Eyeball Car & Motorcycle Show Willmar
Sacred Heart Summerfest Willmar
Miles for Mentors Free Run Willmar
Glacial Ridge Appaloosa Club 2 Day Open Horse Show Willmar
Doggy’s Day Out Summer Bash Willmar
Guides Choice Pub Crawl Willmar
Rockin’ Robbins Willmar (July-Aug, Tues)
New London Water Days
Little Show on the Crow New London
Mill Pond Mile New London
New London Lower-town Market
Run 4 the Sole New London
Celebrate 4th of July Prinsburg
Green Lake Road Race Spicer
Briggs Motley Arts, Crafts & Gifts Show Spicer
Green Lake Road Race Spicer
Little Crow Memorial Tournament Spicer
Annual Quilt Auction Spicer
West Central Bass Masters Green Lake Classic Spicer
Spicer 4th of July Street Dance
Spicer 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
Hector Corn Chaff Days
Pennock Fun Days (July-Aug)
Danube Fun Days
Lake Lillian Fun Days (July-Aug)
Culpepper & Merriweather Circus Atwater

AUGUST

Kandiyohi County Fair Willmar
Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Classic Willmar
Family Fun Fair Willmar
Robbins Island Classic Willmar
Street Dance & Beer Garden Benefit Willmar
Annual Jared Anez Memorial Race Willmar
Annual Salvation Army Classic Car Show Willmar
Doodle Romp Willmar (Monthly, Sundays)
Annual Green Lake Kids Triathlon Spicer
Annual Green Lake Triathlon Spicer
Annual New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run
Rumble on the River New London
Lucky Duck Bug Expo New London
Renville County Fair Bird Island
Raymond Harvest Festival
Meat Raffle, Horse & Pig Races Sunburg
Atwater National Night Out
Red Rooster Days Dassel (Aug-Sept)

SEPTEMBER

Annual Out of the Darkness Willmar Community Walk
Foxtoberfest Willmar
Lion’s Pancake Day Breakfast Willmar
Annual Willmar Gun Show
CCS 5K Walk/Run Willmar
Annual Redneck Olympics Willmar
Feed the Hungry Tour Show & Shine Event Willmar
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Willmar
A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota Bike Rodeo Willmar
Willmar’s Annual Pork Feed
Pumpkin Festival Litchfield (Sept-Oct)
Oktoberfest New London
Clean Up the Crow Event New London
New London Fall Festival
Harvest-fest Puppy Parade New London
New London Fall Arts & Crafts Gift Show
Atwater Threshing Days
Monson Lake Opry Festival Sunburg
Annual Trolls Classic Car Show Sunburg
Kingery Klassic Spicer
Prairie Pothole Day Spicer
Green Lake BMX Races Spicer

OCTOBER

Annual Atwater Oktoberfest & Car Show
Kandiyohi Halloween Party
New London Halloween Dance Party
Trick or Treat New London
Holiday Toy Drive Willmar
Fall Bazaar Willmar
Grandpa Granary Fall Festival Willmar
Willmar Senior Expo
Promise 5K Bensky’s Race & Kids Fun Run Willmar
Fall Vendor Craft Show Willmar
Barntoberfest Willmar
Pumpkin Patch Pop In Willmar
Willmar Trick or Treat & Trunk or Treat
Little Zombie’s Day Out Willmar
Doggy’s Day Out on Halloween Willmar
Halloween Kids Festival Willmar
Spicer Minnesota Star Watch
Great Annual Halloween Haunt Spicer
Urban Escape Ghouls Day Out Spicer
Spicer Trunk or Treat
Business Wide Trunk or Treat Spicer
Spicer Autumn Market

NOVEMBER

Holidaze Event & Parade Willmar
Turkey Leg 5k Run Willmar
Veterans Day Observance Willmar
Willmar Community Health Fair
Festival of Trees Willmar
Turkey Leg 5K Run Willmar
Celebrate the Light of The World Willmar
New London- Spicer Fall Musical New London

DECEMBER

Old Fashioned Christmas Bird Island
Atwater Passport to Christmas
Sweetest Christmas Soiree Spicer
Holiday Boutique Willmar
Willmar’s Winter Craft & Gift Expo
Santa’s Meet & Greet Willmar
Olivia’s Christmas Festival
Kandiyohi Santa Night
Santa is Coming to Sunburg

*Events are subject to change*

* For more MN events, visit www.exploreminnesota.com

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Kandiyohi County Residential Services

Contact information for all-purpose residential needs.

Administrator (320) 231-6215 ext. 2108
Assessor (320) 231-6200
Attorney (320) 231-2440
Auditor / Treasurer (320) 231-6202
Community Corrections (320) 231-6222
Facility Management (320) 231-6241
EMERGENCY 911

Emergency Management (320) 235-5133
Environmental Services (320) 231-6229
Extension Services (320) 231-7890
Hazardous Waste & Recycling (320) 231-3587
Human Resources (320) 231-6215
License Registrar (320) 231-6205
Family Services (320) 231-7800

Public Health (320) 231-7800
Public Works (320) 235-3266 ext. 2108
Recorder / Vital Statistics (320) 231-6223
Sheriff (320) 235-1260
Surveyor (320) 441-2495
Veterans Services (320) 231-6226
Zoning (320) 231-6229

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Kandiyohi County Attractions

Experience the great opportunities and adventures awaiting in Kandiyohi County.

ALLEY ON ASH
19 Ash St. SE | New London | (320) 354-2112

ATWATER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
500 Pleasant Ave. W | Atwater | (320) 974-1074

ATWATER KARTING SPEEDWAY
1100 Kandi-Meeker Rd. SE | Atwater | (320) 403-1191

ATWATER SPLASH PAD
610 Washington Ave. W | Atwater | (320) 974-8760

BARN THEATRE
321 SW 4th St. | Willmar | (320) 235-9500

BIG KAHUNA FUN PARK
190 Progress Way | Spicer | (320) 796-2445

DEMO INC.
200 120th Ave. SW | Svea | (320) 995-6300

DESTINATION PLAYGROUND
945 Hwy. 71 S. N. | Willmar | (320) 235-1454

DOROTHY OLSON AQUATIC CENTER
1601 22nd St. SW | Willmar | (320) 441-2018

DYKSTRA FLOWER GARDEN
21201 37th St. SW | Blomkest | (320) 295-0901

EAGLE CREEK GOLF CLUB
1000 26th Ave. NE | Willmar | (320) 235-1166

FARMERS MARKET ON FIRST
945 US-71 BUS | Willmar | (320) 905-0959

FOREST CITY STOCKADE
309th St. | Litchfield | (320) 693-6782

FOXHOLE BREWHOUSE
905 Highway 71 NE | Willmar | (320) 441-2071

FREEDOM RIDGE
1130 195th St. SE | Atwater | (612) 386-5446

G. A. R. HALL HISTORICAL MARKER
308 N Marshall Ave. | Litchfield

GOAT RIDGE BREWING CO.
17 Central Ave. W | New London | (320) 354-2383

GOLDEN TICKET CINEMAS KANDI 6
1605 1st St. S | Willmar | (320) 262-5505

GREENWATER GARAGE & GALLERY
101 S Main St. | New London

HAWK CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
100 Spicer Ave. NE | Raymond | (320) 967-4653

ISLAND PINE GOLF CLUB
1601 Wyoming Ave. W | Atwater | (320) 974-8600

KANDI ACRES
22805 145th St. NE | Hawick | (763) 923-3120

KANDI LAND FARM
3843 15th Ave. SW | Willmar

KANDIYOHI COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
610 NE Hwy. 71 | Willmar | (320) 235-1881

LITTLE CROW GOLF RESORT
15980 Hwy. 23 NE | Spicer | (320) 347-1500

THE LITTLE THEATRE
24 Central Ave. E | New London | (320) 557-5584

LOCOMOTIVE 2523
610 Hwy. 71 NE | Willmar | (320) 235-1881

MEEKER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
308 N Marshall Ave. | Litchfield | (320) 693-8911

MEMORIAL ROOM IN CITY AUDITORIUM
313 6th St. SW | Willmar | (320) 231-8490

MONONGALIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
220 Norwood St. SW | New London | (320) 354-2990

NEW LONDON FARMER’S MARKET
37 1st Ave. SW | New London | (320) 796-2052

NL-S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
101 4th Ave. SW | New London | (320) 354-2252

OLD LOG CHURCH
9601 195th Ave. NW | Pennock | (651) 734-3107

POTATO EATERS GALLERY
330 Litchfield Ave. SW | Willmar | (320) 382-9951

PRAIRIE WOODS ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
12718 10th St. NE | Spicer | (320) 354-5894

RAPTOR RIDGE MUSEUM
12050 County Rd. 40 NE | Spicer | (320) 295-3838

RAYMOND AREA MUSEUM
300 Day St. | Raymond | (320) 894-2969

RENDEZVOUS AXE THROWING
916 Litchfield Ave. SW | Willmar | (320) 262-9280

RICE PARK SPLASH PAD
805 3rd St. SW | Willmar | (320) 235-1454

RIDGEWATER COLLEGE DISC GOLF COURSE
2101 15th Ave. NW | Willmar

ROBBINS ISLAND DISC GOLF COURSE
945 US-71 BUS | Willmar | (320) 235-1454

SCHWANKES MUSEUM
3310 S 1st St. | Willmar | (320) 231-4341

SIBLEY STATE PARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER
800 Sibley Park Rd. NE | Spicer | (320) 347-7810

SPERRY HOUSE
610 NE Hwy. 71 | Willmar | (320) 235-1881

SPICER CINEMA 4
151 Progress Cir. | Spicer | (320) 796-5500

STARLITE DRIVE-IN
28264 MN Hwy. 22 | Litchfield | (320) 693-6990

VALLEY GOLF COURSE
1900 Becker Ave. SE | Willmar | (320) 235-6790

THE VILLAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
1312 SE Lakeland Dr. | Willmar | (320) 262-3057

WILDCAT COVE PLAYGROUND
159 Lake Ave. N | Spicer | (320) 796-5562

WILLMAR AREA ARTS COUNCIL
321 4th St. SW | Willmar | (320) 235-8560

WILLMAR CITY AUDITORIUM
313 6th St. SW | Willmar | (320) 235-1454

WILLMAR EDUCATION & ARTS CENTER
611 5th St. SW | Willmar | (320) 231-8500

WILLMAR INDOOR GOLF & CAGES
1605 1st St. S B1 | Willmar | (320) 262-3772

* Some locations MAY have seasonal hours. Please, call ahead.*

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on Kandiyohi County’s parks, call (320) 995-6599 or visit www.co.kandiyohi.mn.us

2ND AVENUE PARK
610 2nd Ave. S | Raymond | (320) 967-4226

BEACH STREET PARK
103 Beach St. | Spicer | (320) 796-5562

BELL PARK
Atlantic Ave. E | Kandiyohi | (320) 382-6110

BERGQUIST PARK
18th St. NW & Gorton Ave. | Willmar | (320) 235-1454

BIG KANDIYOHI LAKE COUNTY PARK – WEST
14391 45th St. SE | Lake Lillian | (320) 995-6599

BIG KANDIYOHI LAKE COUNTY PARK – EAST
9144 123rd Ave. SE | Lake Lillian | (320) 664-4707

BJORSELL PARK
4th St. SE & Johanna Ave. | Willmar | (320) 235-1454

CITY PARK
Lakeview St. & Park Ave. | Lake Lillian

DIAMOND LAKE COUNTY PARK
6903 County Rd. 4 NE | Kandiyohi | (320) 974-8520

DOWNTOWN PARK
307 Atlantic Ave. | Atwater

EAST WILLMAR PARK
14th Ave. SE | Willmar | (320) 235-1454

GAMES LAKE COUNTY PARK
20944 Co. Rd. 5 NW | New London | (320) 354-4453

GREEN LAKE COUNTY PARK
12381 N Shore Dr. | Spicer | (320) 796-5564

HILLTOP PARK
2100 SW 7th St. | Willmar | (320) 235-1454

JAYCEE PARK & BRIA’S PLAYGROUND
7th St. NW & Ella Ave. | Willmar | (320) 235-1454

KIDDIE PARK
400 Block of Roseland Ave. | Prinsburg

LIL’ RASCALS PARK
207 Pine St. SW | New London | (320) 354-2444

MINNEGASCO PARK
16th St. SW & Minnesota Ave. | Willmar | (320) 235-1454

MONSON LAKE STATE PARK
1690 15th St. NE | Sunburg | (320) 354-2055

NORTHSIDE PARK
Agnes St. N | Raymond | (320) 967-4226

OLD GRAY PARK
30 Ash St. SE | New London | (320) 354-2444

RAINBOW PARK
24th St. SE & 5th Ave. | Willmar | (320) 235-1454

SIBLEY STATE PARK
800 Sibley Park Rd. NE | New London | (320) 354-2055

VALLEY SIDE PARK
33rd St. NW & 7th Ave. | Willmar | (320) 235-1454

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
Hwy 23 & Cofield St. | Raymond | (320) 967-4226

WHITTIER PARK
Atlantic Ave. W | Kandiyohi | (320) 382-6110

WILDCAT COVE PLAYGROUND
159 Lake Ave. N | Spicer | (320) 796-8066

LICENSES

Kandiyohi County License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System.

Online: www.dnr.state.mn.us, Toll-Free: 1 (888) 665-4236 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Kandiyohi County:

ATWATER

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE #3299
309 Pleasant Ave. W | (320) 974-3111

BLOMKEST

A&S STORES INC
19450 Hwy. 71 S | (320) 995-6166

KANDIYOHI

OM LLC
437 Pacific Ave. | (320) 382-6317

LAKE LILLIAN

BIG KANDI PARK EAST
9144 123rd Ave. SE | (320) 664-4707

NEW LONDON

HILLCREST TRUCK STOP
16451 Hwy. 71 NE | (320) 354-4771

PETE’S SURPLUS
2630 Hwy. 9 NE | (320) 354-2626

SKINDELIEN’S MINI MART
37 Main St. | (320) 354-2423

THE COUNTRY STOP C-STORE
17280 Hwy. 23 | (320) 354-2466

SPICER

MEL’S SPORT SHOP
102 MN Hwy. 23 S | (320) 796-2000

WILLMAR

BARNEY’S
6647 Hwy. 71 NE | (320) 231-9708

HOLIDAY STATION STORE #18
817 W Litchfield Ave. SW | (320) 235-0034

RUNNINGS #9
3031 S 1st St. | (320) 235-1325

WALMART SUPERCENTER #1470
700 19th Ave. SE | (320) 231-3456

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