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New paid leave legislation explored during Chamber Growth Breakfast
Change is never easy, especially when it comes to how a business will operate and the impact it will have on a financial budget. New state legislation will require employers and employees to contribute dollars to the Minnesota Paid Leave program, a new program launching in January 2026 that will provide paid time off when a serious health condition prevents an employee from working, when they need time to care for a family member or a new child, for certain military-related events or certain personal...
Rapids falls to Pequot Lakes, preparing for Rock Ridge in sections
The Thunderhawks went back and forth with Pequot Lakes in the first half last Wednesday but the Patriots pulled away and out of reach in the second to earn the victory. Grand Rapids drops to 5-3 after a tough and physical ballgame tilted in Pequot’s favor in the regular-season finale at Noble Hall Field. Rapids knew they were going to have their hands full with the undefeated Patriots, who can...
Gov. Walz issues proclamation declaring Oct. 20-26 ‘National Friends of Libraries Week in Minnesota’
Next week ( Oct. 20-26) marks National Friends of Libraries Week 2024. This annual celebration is coordinated through United for Libraries, the library Friends and trustees arm of the national American Library Association. United for Libraries summarizes the purpose of National Friends of Libraries Week as follows: “This celebration offers a two-fold opportunity to celebrate […] The post Gov. Walz issues proclamation declaring Oct. 20-26 ‘National Friends of Libraries Week in Minnesota’ appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Sourcewell funding supports collaborative regional public safety projects
Local public safety entities have been awarded more than $500,000 for collaborative projects through Sourcewell’s new Public Safety Impact Funds program, which provides dedicated funding for law enforcement, fire departments, ambulance services, and first-response teams in Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties. “We are honored and excited to expand our impact funds to our public safety partners in the region. We see the difference these organizations and individuals make every day,” said Paul Drange, chief regional solutions officer at Sourcewell. “We are confident...
Letter: Vance, Walz civility nearly changed meaning of the word 'debate'
Do my senses deceive me, or did I just watch a civil vice-presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz? My hearing isn’t what it used to be, but I could have sworn I heard them inadvertently agree with each other a time or two. There were even whispers — be still my cynical heart — of them shaking hands after the Nov. 5th winners and losers are determined. ...
Local girls soccer coaching veteran wins first state coach of the year award
COLLEGEVILLE — After coaching her team to a 9-4-1 season, St. John’s Prep girls soccer coach Kris Fremo was named Class A coach of the year. Chosen by the Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association, it is her third time being nominated for coach of the year after winning section coach of the year with SJP in 2007 and 2021. ...
DEED awards $4.6 Million in Redevelopment Grants
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced $4.7 million in land redevelopment grant funding for eight projects statewide and one blighted land demolition loan. The grant funding will create or retain 278 jobs, collectively increase local tax bases by $1.28 million and leverage $174.7 million in private investment. The eight grants from DEED’s Redevelopment Grant Program and one loan from the Demolition Loan Program are expected to redevelop 21.99 acres and establish 264 units of housing. ...
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