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Regional Examples

Broadband Case Studies

As portions of the region continues to try and overcome the many hurdles of broadband, we've had a handful of proactive and successful counties and communities working towards resolving those issues. Click on the links below to view the different

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Montevideo Thunder Hawks Childcare

Thunder Hawks began as a private non-profit called Kinder Kare, Inc. that was incorporated in 1969 as a community project to address the need for childcare in Montevideo. Throughout the years, the location of the program changed frequently, until

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Tiny Sprouts Daycare

After several home-based childcare options and the childcare center in Granite Falls closed, the childcare shortage in the city and county intensified, and a countywide engagement processes began. There was representation from economic development

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Discovery Kids Childcare

The goal was to find a collaborative model to increase the number of quality daycare spots in Benson. The idea for a new childcare facility began with community members in Benson. Business owners noticed a shortage of licensed childcare options for

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Wood Lake City Basketball Hoops

The Southwest Minnesota Initiative awarded a $1,000 grant to Wood Lake City. This covered the majority of the costs of installing the new hoops.… Click button below to view full case study.

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Mansion of Mysteries Park

The motivation for the project came from the community which desired a new playground. City council approved the playground contingent on the city’s ability to raise sufficient funds for the project. This meant that the initial goals were: (1) secure

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Benson Ambush Park

The park was created to provide a place for people to relax and enjoy being outdoors. The park has many amenities such as camp sites, picnic tables, free mini golf, historic buildings walking trails, and a butterfly garden … Click button below to

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