Ulen-Hitterdal has new school resource officer
The Ulen-Hitterdal School has a new school resource officer this year. Clay County Deputy Jeff Lee is returning to a job he had several years ago. Deputy Lee explains why he likes being a school resource officer. Deputy Lee is also in charge of all the school safety plans at Ulen-Hitterdal and coordinates the DARE…
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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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Fertile-Beltrami School Webmasters
FERTILE, MN—Students at Fertile-Beltrami have a unique opportunity to get involved in real world business. In the Webmasters program, students create websites for local businesses. Wendy Clark is the Webmasters teacher. Brooklyn Strem, a senior in the Webmasters program, talks about working with local businesses. Senior Lydia Meyer says being in the Webmasters program has…
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Coop Service, Inc. and Cenex® Partner to Award $25,000 Hometown Pride Grant
International Falls, Minn., Nov. 17, 2022 — Coop Service, Inc. and Cenex®, the energybrand of CHS, have awarded a $25,000 Hometown Pride grant to the BackusCommunity Café. Backus Community Café was nominated by Coop Service for itsdedication to providing an accessible solution to local food insecurity while bringingneighbors together and strengthening community connections.“Being rewarded this…
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What Does Democrat Controlled Legislature Mean for Education in Minnesota?
Ada, MN — For the first time in nearly a decade, one of the only divided state legislatures in the country will no longer be divided. Following this year’s election, the Democrats took control of both the House and Senate in Minnesota and Democrat Tim Walz remains the Governor as well. So what does that…
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