Kandiyohi County is located 100 miles west of the Twin Cities, where the rolling prairies meet the lakes. The southern part of the county is rich in agricultural crop production, while the northern areas attract many tourists to the sparkling lakes and parks. The county is home to 41,000 people, with nearly half of them living in the county seat, Willmar. An excellent library system and medical community, as well as a diverse business district, make it a regional center that supports many of the services needed by the people in surrounding communities. Agri-business provides many jobs and forms the basis for the county's economy.