Mike Nicholas Joins Mid-Minnesota Development Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Phone: (320) 235-8504 Email: [email protected] Mike Nicholas Joins Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Will Serve as the Organization’s New Transportation & Community Planner September 2023: Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC) is pleased to welcome Mike Nicholas to the regional development team. Nicholas will apply his skills and experience as […]
McLeod County Residents Invited to Provide Input
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ben Dolan, MMDC Regional Planner (MMDC Project Lead) Phone: (320) 235-8504 [email protected] McLeod County Residents Invited to Provide Input Survey Responses Will Help to Shape the County’s Required Solid Waste Plan May 31, 2023: McLeod County has engaged Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC) to assist with the development of the next McLeod […]
MMDC Receives Grant Award From Willmar Area Community Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Phone: (320) 235-8504 Email: [email protected] MMDC Receives Grant Award From Willmar Area Community Foundation Funds Will Support a Fare-Free Transit Bus Option for Willmar Residents May 31, 2023:. The Willmar Area Community Foundation recently awarded Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC) a $20,000 grant to reduce transportation barriers […]
McLeod County Board: How they voted
Jeremy Jones – Crow River Media (https://www.crowrivermedia.com/hutchinsonleader/news/local/mcleod-county-board-how-they-voted/article_4529450e-ed11-11ed-b411-8b2dc0d3e2ef.html) The McLeod County Board took the following actions unanimously at its May 2 meeting, with Board Member Joe Nagel absent: ELECTIONS: Approved the purchase of an upgrade to the election reporting computer at a cost of $1,958 with Help America Vote Act grant money. In 2021, the Minnesota legislature […]
MMDC’s AARP Grant Funds New Micro-Mobility Option for Area Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Phone: (320) 235-8504 Email: [email protected] MMDC’s AARP Grant Funds New Micro-Mobility Option for Area Community May 2023:. Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC) recently delivered a new vehicle to the Traditions apartment complex (formally known as Fairview Place), in Olivia. It wasn’t a car, van, SUV, or pickup […]
USDA Selects Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) to Create USDA Regional Food Business Center
USDA Selects Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) to Create USDA Regional Food Business Center Serving the North Central United States, May 2, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced selections for the USDA Regional Food Business Centers (Regional Food Centers). Twelve organizations, including Region Five Development Commission (R5DC), have been selected to […]
MMDC Awards 5 More Community Enhancement Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Phone: (320) 235-8504 Email: [email protected] MMDC Awards 5 More Community Enhancement Grants April 2023: Five organizations were awarded Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grants during the April 12 meeting of the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC). This grant is available to strengthen local communities and support developments and activities […]
Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission Launches ChildCare Development Program
By Jennifer Kotila – West Central Tribune https://www.wctrib.com/news/local/kandiyohi-county-and-city-of-willmar-economic-development-commission-launches-child-care-development-program KANDIYOHI COUNTY — The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission has launched the Child Care Economic Development Program, of which one goal is to offer forgivable loans to childcare providers. “We are very excited that these funds are now available for current child care providers, those interested in becoming […]
Kandiyohi County Public Works planning $17 million in road work this year
https://www.wctrib.com/news/local/kandiyohi-county-public-works-planning-17-million-in-road-work-this-year By Shelby Lindrud – West Central Tribune April 03, 2023 at 5:41 AM WILLMAR — Balancing road age, condition and funding continues to be a never-ending tight rope walk for Kandiyohi County Public Works. “Like the state, we are in preservation mode,” said Commissioner Roger Imdieke. The Kandiyohi County Board met Tuesday for a road and bridge meeting, […]
Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad Receives Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Phone: (320) 235-8504 Email: [email protected] Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad Receives Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grant Funds Used to Purchase High Pressure Lifting Bags to Aid Rescues March 2023: Kandiyohi County’s Rescue Squad has received a Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grant from the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC). The emergency […]