DEED Launches Second Small Business Funding Stream, according to Aitkin County Economic Development
St. Paul – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) launched the Growth Loan Fund as part of the recently announced $97 million through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This new program provides direct loans from DEED to technologically innovative seed- and early-stage businesses. Businesses seeking funding through…
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Energy Saving To Do List
Energy for your home can be a big expense and it can feel like there are no easy or inexpensive ways to save on your utility bills. Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union (MMFCU) is here to provide our members with resources and information to help improve their financial wellbeing. This Energy Saving To Do list…
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Free entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Friday, Nov. 25
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will waive entrance fees to all 75 state parks and recreation areas Friday, Nov. 25 — the day after Thanksgiving. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the vehicle permit requirement to enter state parks and recreation areas. The goal…
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Northland Foundation awards $796,000 in grants July through September 2022
NE Minnesota – During the 3rd quarter of 2022, the Northland Foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $796,000 to support people and communities for a thriving region. Seven grants were made in partnership with State of Minnesota funding to expand child care in the region, with $95,000 in total going to child care entities in Cloquet, Duluth,…
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Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce talking 31st annual Fish House Parade on November 21st Community Connection
Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Taylor Erickson gave us a full breakdown of the 31st annual Fish House Parade for Friday, November 25th:
Lifehack of the Week: “Thanksgiving Hacks You’ll Wonder How You Ever Lived Without”
–BOIL & SHOCK POTATOES. Avoid the tedium of peeling (with your fingers) by boiling the potatoes until they’re soft and then shocking them in ice water. The skin will practically peel itself off. This works with beets, too, btw. –HACK A SLOW COOKER AS A WARMER. One of the trickiest things about preparing Thanksgiving dinner…
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CRMC seeking participants for treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby is seeking participants for the second phase of a clinical study evaluating a new, endoscopic day procedure for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. The procedure may help participants achieve better control of their blood sugar levels than medication use alone. Type 2 Diabetes is a progressive disease in…
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