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
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 With all the changes at the state level, it’s important to routinely review past ordinances to clean up outdated language and ensure they are legally defensible.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!
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
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.)
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
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
Shared Fire & Rescue Services Study Grant Application
Clontarf, Danvers, Benson and DeGraff were awarded $25,000 from the State Fire Marshal’s Office to complete a shared fire and rescue services study for the four cities. The UMVRDC will be assisting a local taskforce with the following elements of the
Blandin Steering Committee Makes Funding Recommendations
The Blandin Foundation’s Minnesota Intelligent Rural Community (MIRC) Grant provided the UMVRDC $90,000 to implement projects in the region that will ultimately drive more broadband use in the region. A steering committee was set up for the project,