Carl's Bakery is a family business that has been a staple in Granite Falls for over 50 years. Read how the UMVRDC RLF has helped them along their journey.
Planning to Retain and Increase Child Care
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View OpportunitiesCarl's Bakery is a family business that has been a staple in Granite Falls for over 50 years. Read how the UMVRDC RLF has helped them along their journey.
When the Ortonville Dairy Queen closed in 2023, new owners saw an opportunity to bring back the beloved ice cream shop for the community to enjoy. Read how the UMVRDC RLF was able to help the owners open the doors back up in May 2024.
View the new annual report to check out all that staff have been working on in the past year.
NEW Prairie Waters Visitor & Relocation Guides Available! The brand new Western Minnesota Prairie Waters Visitor & Relocation guides are in and being disbursed throughout our region! In the guide, you will find info on a variety of topics on
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