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June 2026 Newsletter
Ortonville Safe Routes to School Plan Nearing Completion The Ortonville Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan is entering its final stages and is
Extreme Fabrication Racing, LLC
For Tyler Donner, owner of Extreme Fabrication Racing LLC, growth has always been the driving force behind his business. What started as a passion for
September 2025 Newsletter
Meander Art Crawl The 22nd annual Meander Art Crawl will take place on October 3, 4 & 5! Meander through the beautiful fall colors of the Upper
Funding Opportunities
Applications are now OPEN for the Rural Child Care Innovation Program!
Through generous funding from the MN Department of Human Services, First Children's Finance is pleased to offer the Rural Child Care Innovation
First Children's Finance has a New Grant Program!
First Children’s Finance is pleased to announce our new Child Care Facility Revitalization Grants program, made possible by funding from the Minnesota
Contamination Cleanup and Investigation and RAP Development Call for Applications
From MNDEED: Updated Call for Application and Submittal Instructions The Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit is accepting applications for grant
Case Studies
Round the Table
For Kenneth and Cassandra Carskadon, what started as a lifelong passion for board games has grown into a new business venture designed to bring people
Ziggi's Coffee
Since opening its doors in November 2025, Ziggi’s Coffee in Montevideo has quickly become a welcomed addition to the community. Located inside the new
Herreid Area Housing Development
This case study put together by Thriverr/Dakota Resources focuses on a town of about 400 people in northern South Dakota and the success they have had
