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Archives for November 2019

2019 Meander Economic Impact

The 16th annual Meander Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl had strong attendance and was well regarded by its many visitors, continuing a strong tradition in the five-county area of the Upper Minnesota River Valley. $116,944         Total reported

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$4 Million in DEED Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Funds available for February 2020 Grant Round

Please join the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for an informational webinar on December 5, 2019 to learn more about the Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Programs. DEED will have $4 million of Redevelopment

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Parks, Pools & Playgrounds

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Child Care Resources

Child Care Case Studies Finding child care in the Upper Minnesota Valley Region is a growing challenge.  Statewide, professionals are coining this concern as an actual crisis.  In response to the increased need of child care options, the UMVRDC,

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Swift County & Lac qui Parle County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Updates

As  result of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, FEMA required that in order to be eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds, a local unit of government (county, city, and township) must first have in place a multi-hazard mitigation

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Swift County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

As a result of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, FEMA required that in order to be eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds, a local unit of government (county, city, and township) must first have in place a multi-hazard

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Lac qui Parle County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

As a result of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, FEMA required that in order to be eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds, a local unit of government (county, city, and township) must first have in place a multi-hazard

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SEWearable Designs

SEWearable Designs has become a staple in the Appleton community. With help from the UMVRDC's Revolving Loan Fund, the store continues to provide creative designs and more to the area.

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