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Little Falls Mayor Greg Zylka passed the gavel to his successor, Friday.
No, he did not resign his position serving his hometown. The gesture did, however, bring to an end his one-year term as president of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Board of Directors.
“It’s been really fun,” Zylka said...
The process to build 13 twin homes and three single unit town homes, all rental units, on a lot on 143rd Street in Pierz can begin.
The Pierz City Council approved the developer’s agreement with Dale Kloss, under the business name River Valley Townhomes LLC. At its June 28 meeting, th...
Ground was broken Tuesday, July 20, for the North Dry Freeze facility project, with construction set to begin this month. The 87,800 square foot manufacturing facility will produce shelf-stable, freeze-dried pet food, which will then be taken to Barrett Petfood’s extrusion facility across the road, to be mixed in wit...
Farmers in Central Minnesota who the ongoing drought has hurt can apply for interest-free loans.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority (RFA) Board certified that an emergency exists in Minnesota due to drought, making zero-interest loans available immediately for Minnesota farmers whose operations are suffering from lack of rain.
Th...
RMCEP provides a year-round comprehensive set of services for youth who are age 14 – 24. The goal of this program is to work closely with each youth to provide effective learning environments linking education and employment as we guide them through career exploration, the development of a career plan...
The Rural Finance Authority Board has issued a Disaster Declaration for the State of Minnesota which now makes ZERO percent interest loans available for Minnesota farmers whose operations are in counties or contiguous counties suffering from D2+ severe drought.
This loan is available to help a farmer cover lost revenue or expenses no...
U.S. Congressman Pete Stauber, R-MN, heard feedback on several agricultural issues, July 8, when he hosted a roundtable discussion at the Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
Local producers and stakeholders from all sectors of the agriculture industry had an opportunity to share their insights on political issues impacting farmers an...
Wanting to make learning more fun, Alicia Gapinski, second grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Little Falls, introduced a new project to her students which involved designing doughnuts. It was a project idea she had seen posted on Facebook several months before.
In addition to designing a meaningful doughnut...
Morrison County Deputy Austin Scherping has a new K-9 partner, Bane, a 1 1/2-year-old German Shepherd. The pair recently completed an intensive 13-week training course and have been on the job together since July 2.
“I’m passionate — very passionate — about the K-9 thing. I love it. There’s so man...
Espresso Shop adds unique element to Nilson's Hardware, RV and Rent-It Center in Swanville
Jul 12 2021A new Espresso Shop is the latest addition to what is available for customers at Nilson’s Hardware, RV and Rent-It Center in Swanville. The idea came to owner Rob Bryce when he noticed the number of coffee shops he encountered when traveling out of state.
He hopes his latest idea fill...
The Ag Learning Center at the Morrison County Fairgrounds is a prime location for families to find fun activities during the upcoming Morrison County Fair. In her second year (since there was no fair last year), Brenda Rudolph is the center’s director.
Rudolph had joined the Fair Board not too lon...
Community Development of Morrison County is proud to be able to participate in the financing of this project!
Minnesota Business Finance Corporation (MBFC) awarded a VetLoan Advantage Rebate to Ken and Heike Dodge, owners of Falls Optical at Northern Eye Center, in Little Falls, MN. The $3,000.00 rebate was presented b...
