Entries by Region Nine

Area commissioners’ top issues: broadband, highways, telemedicine

May 10, 2021 in /by

More federal funding to expand broadband, rules to allow the continuation of telemedicine, highway funding and more aid for small businesses are at the top of the list for area rural counties. Those were the messages county commissioners delivered to U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar during a virtual roundtable she hosted Friday. The three commissioners are […]

Klobuchar talks economic recovery plans for Region 9

May 10, 2021 in /by

Sen. Amy Klobuchar talks COVID’s economic impact with the Region 9 Development Commission The pandemic has hit businesses, hospitality industry and the economies of entire cities, with having to close restaurants for weeks at a time to canceling events that would’ve drawn tourists. Representatives from Sibley, Le Sueur and Martin County joined the senator to […]

Executive Director Griensewic reflects on Mondale’s impact on MN and how we need to continue to fight the “good fight”

April 20, 2021 in /by

Dear fellow Minnesotans,   Adversity seems to lurk around every corner as of late, and yesterday’s news added only more grief. I was devastated at the announcement of Mondale’s passing. Minnesota has experienced great loss once more.   Vice President Walter Mondale made his mark on Minnesota, the nation, and the world. He redefined what […]

Economic development grant helping southern Minnesota

April 2, 2021 in /by

Being proactive and not reactive is the motto for Region 9 Development Commission. “How are things going right now and what do we see in the future,” Region 9 Development Commission Executive Director Nicole Griensewic said. Especially with their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. Each year, they provide the Economic Development Grant for southern Minnesota. More […]

Brewery coming to Fairmont

April 2, 2021 in /by

FAIRMONT — Fairmont may soon be home to a new business in the form of the Fairmont Brewing Company. Owner and operator Joseph Riemann recently had a request for proposal approved by the Fairmont City Council to secure the Fairmont Senior Citizens building in downtown Fairmont. Riemann grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and […]

MDH hosts vaccine clinic in Worthington

April 2, 2021 in /by

  Up to 1,000 vaccine doses were available over two days. Written By: Leah Ward | 7:00 am, Mar. 27, 2021   WORTHINGTON — Worthington was the recipient of a state vaccination clinic Friday and Saturday, with 500 doses of the Johnson & Johnson available each day. The Worthington Event Center hosted the clinic, allowing […]

Success Story: Minnesota Economic Development District Executive Director Strives for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Economic Development

April 2, 2021 in /by

Region Nine Development Commission (RNDC) is an EDA-designated Economic Development District (EDD) focused on fostering economic development in a nine-county region in southern Minnesota. Located in Mankato, RNDC’s service area is predominantly white but quickly diversifying. To address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues, RNDC infuses these efforts into its economic development work. “It’s not […]