Willmar City Council unanimously approves Michael Holme as next police chief

Willmar City Council unanimously approves Michael Holme as next police chief

WILLMAR — The Willmar City Council voted unanimously Monday night to make Willmar Police Sgt. Michael Holme the next chief of police. City Administrator Leslie Valiant made the recommendation, approved by the council, and was authorized to enter into contract negotiations and extend a formal hiring offer that will be subject to final approval by the City Council. “Since the beginning of his career with the Willmar Police Department, May 8 of 200…