The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces grant funding opportunities for park and trail projects across Minnesota. Applications are now being accepted for the following grant programs: outdoor recreation, natural and scenic area, regional
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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
$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
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
MN DNR Recreation Grants Available
The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has many outdoor recreation grants available. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/index.html
Upcoming 2020 Census – Every person counts!
In March 2020, people throughout your jurisdiction will receive an invitation to respond online to the 2020 census. The first attempt will try to get people to complete the information online in order to reduce the overall cost of administering the
Who are top 10 MN Counties for Broadband Ranking? And why?
By: Anne Treacy Last week I posted MN Broadband Profiles for each county. Today I want to dig into the those reports to see if we can find some trends in the top counties. Here we’ll look at the top ranked MN Counties for speeds of 100 Mbps
The 16th Annual Meander Oct 4, 5 & 6
A basketful of treasures awaits visitors to the 16th Annual Meander Oct 4, 5 & 6 The 16th annual Upper Minnesota River Meander Arts Crawl will be held on October 4, 5 & 6, 2019. The Meander is a free self-guided tour featuring 42 artists
