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Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission Launches ChildCare Development Program

April 19, 2023

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

April 5, 2023

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

March 20, 2023

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 […]

ProWorks Receives Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grant

February 23, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Phone: (320) 235-8504 Email: [email protected] ProWorks Receives Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grant Organization Uses Grant to Fund First Aid Kits and an AED Unit February 2023:  In 2022, ProWorks, Inc. was awarded small Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grant from the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC). The supportive employer and […]

Pennock Lions Club Receives Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grant

February 23, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Phone: (320) 235-8504 Email: [email protected] Pennock Lions Club Receives Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grant Club Uses Funds to Purchase AED for Pennock Community Center March 2023:  Recently, the Pennock Lions Club was awarded a Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grant from Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC). The club received $1,080 […]

Kandiyohi County Residents Invited to Provide Input On County’s Updated Trails Plan

February 7, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kyle Ten Napel, MMDC Transportation/Community Planner Phone: (320) 235-8504 [email protected] Kandiyohi County Residents Invited to Provide Input Survey Responses Will Help to Shape the County’s Updated Trails Plan February 2023:  Kandiyohi County has engaged Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC) to assist with the development of the next Kandiyohi County Bicycle and Pedestrian […]

Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar EDC awarded $200,000 grant to help ease local child care crisis

December 23, 2022

https://www.wctrib.com/news/local/kandiyohi-county-and-city-of-willmar-edc-awarded-200-000-grant-to-help-ease-local-child-care-crisis?fbclid=IwAR0xpeG54oS5jWsFjTvOnd5LhEeyEybtMIgry3hYZdz_rHGqmcx3HMUsEmg By Jennifer Kotila December 01, 2022 04:30 PM WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission received welcome news Thursday when Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced it was the recipient of a $200,000 child care grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. “In every community across the state, we […]

Kandiyohi County awarded $4.9M state broadband grant to help fund project in five townships

December 23, 2022

vhttps://www.wctrib.com/news/local/kandiyohi-county-awarded-4-9m-state-broadband-grant-to-help-fund-project-in-five-townships?fbclid=IwAR3Ar34R18ovc3479EXCiNLfxbEhf3cijLo8TtzoJ4pjb5LHPaDWg8wj58I By Shelby Lindrud December 08, 2022 05:05 PM WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County has finally received the news it has been waiting months to hear. The county was awarded a $4.9 million state Border-to-Border broadband grant to help fund a broadband expansion project in Arctander, Dovre, Lake Andrew, Mamre and St. Johns townships. “We are so excited. […]

Eden Valley Fire & Rescue Receives Another Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grant

December 15, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Phone: (320) 235-8504 Email: [email protected] Eden Valley Fire & Rescue Receives Another Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grant Newly Purchased Boots Will Protect Local Heroes December 2022:  Recently Eden Valley Fire & Rescue was awarded a second Community Enhancement Grant from Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC). The department was […]

3 More Organizations Awarded Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grants

December 7, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Day, Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Phone: (320) 235-8504 Email: [email protected] 3 More Organizations Awarded Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grants Funds Will Support Emergency Response and a Community Splash Pad Project December 6, 2022: Three more groups were awarded Mid-Minnesota Community Enhancement Grants during the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission’s (MMDC) November 30 meeting. This […]

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