Blandin Broadband Communities builds on the success of the Demonstration Community component like the ones that were implemented in our region through our Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities program, which was funded by Blandin through federal
Archives for September 2012
Latest ED Pros Meeting Presentations Available Here!
The presentations from the August 29, 2012 Region 6W Economic Development Professionals (ED Pros) meeting in Montevideo are available. Cameron Macht’s presentation on Nonemployment data taken from the 2010 census results is available to view and/or
DNR Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Applications Due September 26th!
The Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) has $2.6 million available for Conservation Partners Legacy grants. Applications are due Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. Applicants can request from $5,000 to $400,000 to enhance, restore, or protect the forests,
MnDOT Asks Motorists, Farm Equipment Operators to Safely Share the Road During Harvest
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Motorists traveling on Minnesota highways this fall need to be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This message
PCs for Kids Program Surpasses Expectations
Last Spring, we told you about the UMVRDC’s work with the Blandin Foundation’s Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities (MIRC) and PCs for People to bring at least 50 computers to distribute among school districts in Region 6W. The program, called PCs
