Entries by Region Nine

BCBS of Minnesota Awards $20,000 for COVID-19 Response

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The Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) Foundation of Minnesota has awarded $20,000 in response to COVID-19. An additional $2,500 is being donated by SJP Consulting, to make a total of $22,500. The funds will be given to local food shelves in the communities where the Rural Equity Learning Community (RELC) and Welcoming Communities Project […]

Region Nine In a Unique Position To Help in a Unique Time

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By Darin Svenson|April 6th, 2020 Region Nine Development Commission says they’re in a unique position to help businesses and local governments deal with the unique situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nicole Grienswic-Mickelson is the executive director of Region Nine. “We’re trying to help determine where the void is in technical assistance and how we can […]

PORTRAITS: Economic development work forged on a reliance of networks

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Economic development work doesn’t happen overnight and Waseca Economic Development Coordinator Gary Sandholm does a lot of work behind the scenes with a variety of organizations. Some of that work means contact with the Department of Employment and Economic Development to see what businesses might be looking for a spot that will fit in Waseca. […]

Region Nine Responds to COVID-19

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As always, Region Nine Development Commission keeps the health and safety of our communities, staff, and families as a top priority.   Beginning Monday, March 16, until further notice, our offices will be closed to the public as a precaution to help slow the spread of COVID-19. As we continue to monitor the coronavirus situation closely, […]

Minnesota partners with Germany to better sustainability and use of renewables

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  By Ryan Sjoberg LE SUEUR, Minn. (KEYC) — An exchange program through the University of Minnesota matches cities in Germany and Minnesota to try to find better avenues of sustainability and use of renewable energy. Tuesday, German project manager Guido Wallraven and local officials toured Hometown BioEnergy just outside of Le Sueur. Hometown BioEnergy […]