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United Way of Southwest Minnesota accepting Community Impact Grant applications
United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) is excited to announce that we are now accepting Community Impact Grant applications through our online process.United Way is an organization that works to improve every community member’s health, education, and financial stability.
Southwestern Minnesota farmland values increased 14.7 percent in 2023
The annual survey has been conducted of farmland sales in 14 southwestern Minnesota counties.
Emerging Leaders education program offered by SWIF
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community, but need the tools and confidence to step into more formal leadership roles?
Local energy grants provided by USDA
In a recent news release, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an investment of $6,539,447 in renewable energy projects across the state through Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants.
New bakery business in Cottonwood
On February 17th, Broberg Bakery had a pop-up store in downtown Cottonwood, Minn.
Ask a Trooper: New technology offers life-saving text messages
Question: I thought I heard about 911 being able to find accurate locations even when people don’t know exactly where they are.
Time to buy new hunting, fishing licenses
Now is the time of year for anglers and hunters to buy new fishing and hunting licenses.
Minnesota DNR releases 2023 Forest Health Annual Report
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its 2023 Forest Health Annual Report (files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/backyard/treecare/forest_health/2023-minnesota-forest-health-highlights.pdf), which summarizes findings about the pests, diseases, and other issues impacting the state’s forests.