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Archives for January 2011

Don't Miss the Clean Energy Convergence!

There are hundreds of schools and local governments across Minnesota working to save energy, save money, and build our clean energy future. Many of them will be sharing what they have learned at the upcoming Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) 2011

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UMVRDC Revolving Loan Fund has funds available!

The UMVRDC Revolving Loan Fund (RDC RLF) has recently consolidated its two loan funds into one. This one loan fund is available for new and expanding businesses in Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift & Yellow Medicine Counties. Up to

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Preparing for Potential Spring Flooding

We can't control the weather, but we can prepare for it! With spring in the distance, now is the time to think about flooding. Following are some steps you can take to prepare.   1. Purchase Flood Insurance! Just a few inches of water from a flood

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Time to Get Your Ordinances in Order

When is the last time you’ve polished your Ordinances? With all the changes at the state level, it’s important to routinely review past ordinances to clean up outdated language and ensure they are legally defensible. Clean out the Ordinance Closet!

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2011 National Scenic Byways Conference being held in Minnesota

Mark your calendars! The 2011 National Scenic Byways Conference is being held in Minneapolis, from August 21-24. From the America's Byways Resource Center website: "New learning opportunities will focus on emerging and timely byway topics in the four

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Prosperity Viewer presentation is available here!

You can download the presentation that was given at the UMVRDC to Economic Developers on January 21, 2011. It has been saved as a PDF. Click here to download the PDF file. (Please note: File is 7MB.)

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Lac qui Parle County Task Force Meeting – RESCHEDULED

Today's Task Force meeting for the Lac qui Parle County Task All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update has been rescheduled for January 26, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Multi-Media Center in Madison, MN. Please contact Katie Meyer at the the UMVRDC with any

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Local Government Innovation Awards

Incommons.org announces it is accepting applications until February 4th for Local Government Innovation Awards. The Local Government Innovation Awards recognize outstanding cities, counties and schools that demonstrate results in improving local

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