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The three customer service representatives at Willmar Municipal Utilities are the first point of contact with customers, helping with everything from turning on or transferring service to avoiding disconnection. All customer service goals for 2022 were met.
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Sarah Swedburg, the business development manager for the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission, was recognized Thursday night as Emerging Young Professional of the Year by the Economic Development Association of Minnesota for her achievements in economic and community development in Kandiyohi County.