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Economic Development Authorities: Rich, Rural Community Assets
Article and photo images courtesy of the Fillmore County Journal, April 6, 2026 By Charlene Corson Selbee, Economic Development Authorities (EDAs) play a critical role in supporting rural communities by providing financial tools and guidance. In Fillmore and Houston Counties, two key EDA programs, Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) and grants, serve as essential resources…
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Area Woman Brings Stories from the Past to Life – Laney Smith is not only a genealogist, but also a podcaster, historian and even detective
Article and photo images reprinted with permission courtesy of the Root River Current By David Phillips, March 31, 2026 SPRING VALLEY — Like many children, Laney Smith of rural Spring Valley enjoyed playing with dolls, an activity that unlocked her imagination, allowing her to create stories about their lives. Even after outgrowing dolls, her love of…
The long, arduous road to American identity
Original article published in the Mower County Independent, Thursday, March 5, 2026. Reprinted with permission and gratitude. By David Phillips A Lunch and Learn program at Good Earth Village on Feb. 24 about abolitionists and the Underground Railroad in the area led to thoughts about what it means to be an American, even today. At…
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Spring Valley Public Library hosting another library
Original article published in the Mower County Independent, Thursday, March 5, 2026. Reprinted with permission and gratitude. By Gretchen Mensink Lovejoy Magali Disdier Moulder’s mastering a library seeded with hope for great community. Oh, and squash, beans, peas, tomatoes, peppers, basil and quite a few flowers to check out. “I contacted maybe a dozen…
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MN Dept of Agriculture. Farm to Food Security Grants Open- New state funded program helps Minnesotans access more local food
For Immediate Release February 19, 2026 St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Farm to Food Security Grant program. Established by the Minnesota Legislature in 2025, the program is modeled after the former federal Local Food Purchase Assistance Program and supports local farmers and producers by funding projects that purchase local food…
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