Entries by Region Nine

Mankato bucks trend of rural population decline

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MANKATO — In 29 of 30 non-metro counties in southern Minnesota, it’s the same story — more Americans are moving out than moving in. Only Blue Earth County has seen population growth via domestic migration in the first eight years of this decade, according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau this month. […]

Mankato, Blue Earth receive Safe Routes to Schools grants

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Safe Routes to Schools grants announced this week will help the city of Blue Earth add trails and improve pedestrian routes, and will help update a plan for pedestrian improvements near Mankato schools. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is granting $2.3 million to 29 cities and school districts to support infrastructure and programs that encourage […]

The Free Press Names and Notables- Region Nine Development Commission

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Region Nine Development Commission’s Executive Director, Nicole Griensewic Mickelson was selected to participate in the 11TH Americas Competitiveness Exchange on Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a newly selected ACE Ambassador. Ambassadors are chosen based on their proven leadership and commitment to open doors in their community. ACE is designed to connect decision makers from the Americas […]

Region Nine Development Commission Selected to Participate in the Transatlantic Cluster Initiative-Food Processing Program in Germany

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Mankato, MN – Region Nine Development Commission (RNDC) selected by the German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest to participate in the Transatlantic Cluster Initiative-Food Processing program supported by the German government. Germany is the leading player for food processing excellence in the European Union and has a high concentration of food processors.  The Transatlantic […]

Region Nine Development Commission Executive Director to attend Eleventh Americas Competitiveness Exchange

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Mankato, MN – Region Nine Development Commission’s (RNDC) Executive Director, Nicole Griensewic Mickelson, was selected to participate in the eleventh Americas Competitiveness Exchange on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACE) as a newly selected ACE Ambassador. ACE is designed to connect decision makers from the Americas and beyond to establish international and regional partnerships, increase trade and […]

St. Peter American Legion Decides To Sell Whisky River

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After St. Peter American Legion received the gift of Whisky River last fall, Legion Members had plenty of different opinions on how the organization could use the old restaurant. Ultimately, they brought in Region 9 Development Commission to conduct a feasibility study. “So the feasibility study was really looking at could they get an unbiased […]

St. Peter American Legion votes to sell Whiskey River

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ST. PETER — The former Whiskey River restaurant is back on the market. Members of St. Peter’s American Legion decided not to move into the larger building on Highway 99. “It’s far too big for our use and would be far too expensive for us to run,” said Legion member Shawn Schloesser. Nicollet County Bank […]