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Unemployment decreases; food support increases
Since 2009, the number of individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly called food support, has almost doubled in Douglas County. The number of health care assistance cases has also grown.
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Since 2009, the number of individuals who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly called food support, has almost doubled in Douglas County. The number of health care assistance cases has also grown.
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Commentary - MDA has program to help deal with natural disasters
The heavy rain and floods that recently swept through parts of the state created some real problems for cities like Duluth and Moose Lake. They also created problems for local farmers and others growing food, whether it’s a backyard garden, a small vegetable farm or a community-supported agriculture (CSA) operation.
Tuesday, July, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The heavy rain and floods that recently swept through parts of the state created some real problems for cities like Duluth and Moose Lake. They also created problems for local farmers and others growing food, whether it’s a backyard garden, a small vegetable farm or a community-supported agriculture (CSA) operation.
Tuesday, July, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
State exports post record first quarter
Minnesota exports of agricultural, mining and manufactured products reached a first-quarter record of $4.9 billion, up 2 percent from the same period a year ago, according to figures released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota exports of agricultural, mining and manufactured products reached a first-quarter record of $4.9 billion, up 2 percent from the same period a year ago, according to figures released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
AHRA request for county property approved
Douglas County commissioners approved the Alexandria Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s (AHRA) request to purchase a tax-forfeited property in Alexandria for economic development.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County commissioners approved the Alexandria Housing and Redevelopment Authority’s (AHRA) request to purchase a tax-forfeited property in Alexandria for economic development.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
City delays contributing to event center study
How much would an event center benefit Alexandria? Would the economic punch from a center justify the costs? What kind of events would it bring here and how many people would it draw?
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
How much would an event center benefit Alexandria? Would the economic punch from a center justify the costs? What kind of events would it bring here and how many people would it draw?
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
CITY COUNCIL UPDATE: City delays contributing to event center study
How much would an event center benefit Alexandria? Would the economic punch from a center justify the costs?
Thursday, June, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
How much would an event center benefit Alexandria? Would the economic punch from a center justify the costs?
Thursday, June, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
REA headquarters moving to Lake Mary Township
Douglas County commissioners approved plans to convert an area of Lake Mary Township into a tax increment finance (TIF) district. The Runestone Electric Association will be expanding and moving.
Wednesday, June, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County commissioners approved plans to convert an area of Lake Mary Township into a tax increment finance (TIF) district. The Runestone Electric Association will be expanding and moving.
Wednesday, June, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Economic strategy update available for review - includes Douglas County
The 2012 update to the regional 2011-2016 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), which is compiled by West Central Initiative for nine counties in west central Minnesota, is available for public review and comment from Friday, May 25 to Monday, June 25, 2012.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The 2012 update to the regional 2011-2016 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), which is compiled by West Central Initiative for nine counties in west central Minnesota, is available for public review and comment from Friday, May 25 to Monday, June 25, 2012.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota's Race to Top grant has regional connections
When the implementation team for Minnesota’s Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) grant headed to Washington, D.C. in April to meet with top officials in the Departments of Education, and Health and Human Services, West Central Initiative’s Early Childhood Coordinator Nancy Jost was there to represent the state and the region.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
When the implementation team for Minnesota’s Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) grant headed to Washington, D.C. in April to meet with top officials in the Departments of Education, and Health and Human Services, West Central Initiative’s Early Childhood Coordinator Nancy Jost was there to represent the state and the region.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Business survey shows growing profits but worries over inflation
A statewide survey has found that professional business services firms in Minnesota anticipate growing profits and revenue but are concerned about increasing inflation.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A statewide survey has found that professional business services firms in Minnesota anticipate growing profits and revenue but are concerned about increasing inflation.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota DEED awards 31 small cities development grants
Grants totaling $16.85 million were awarded to 31 communities in Greater Minnesota to help pay for rehabilitating housing and commercial structures and improving infrastructure.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Grants totaling $16.85 million were awarded to 31 communities in Greater Minnesota to help pay for rehabilitating housing and commercial structures and improving infrastructure.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas Scientific to receive award
The Alexandria Area Economic Development commission (AAEDC) and Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce announce that Douglas Scientific of Alexandria has been selected to receive the 2012 Business and Industrial Appreciation Day (BIAD) award.
Thursday, June, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
The Alexandria Area Economic Development commission (AAEDC) and Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce announce that Douglas Scientific of Alexandria has been selected to receive the 2012 Business and Industrial Appreciation Day (BIAD) award.
Thursday, June, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
State jobless rate holds steady at 5.6 percent
The state unemployment rate remained unchanged at a seasonally adjusted 5.6 percent in May, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The U.S. unemployment rate was 8.2 percent last month.
Thursday, June, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The state unemployment rate remained unchanged at a seasonally adjusted 5.6 percent in May, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The U.S. unemployment rate was 8.2 percent last month.
Thursday, June, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Get involved in Alexandria's comprehensive plan update
The city of Alexandria recently embarked on an update to its 2007 Comprehensive Plan. The update will integrate current community values with city policy and actions that will preserve and enhance Alexandria’s unique livability.
Wednesday, June, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The city of Alexandria recently embarked on an update to its 2007 Comprehensive Plan. The update will integrate current community values with city policy and actions that will preserve and enhance Alexandria’s unique livability.
Wednesday, June, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
1479287 Public Notice - Workforce Annual Plan
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
State accepting applications for bond funding
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is accepting applications for capital projects that are eligible for $47.5 million in bond funding approved during the 2012 legislative session.
Sunday, June, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is accepting applications for capital projects that are eligible for $47.5 million in bond funding approved during the 2012 legislative session.
Sunday, June, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
COUNCIL UPDATE: Big plans for The Wharf, housing near new school
Two big developments are seeking a little tax help from the city of Alexandria. One would renovate the former bar-restaurant, The Wharf, into Zorbaz on the Lake – a $1.7 million project. The other one calls to build two, three-story 63-unit apartment complexes on the east side of Knute Nelson’s Grand Arbor development along Pioneer Road in south Alexandria – a project that would add about $8 million worth of property value.
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Two big developments are seeking a little tax help from the city of Alexandria. One would renovate the former bar-restaurant, The Wharf, into Zorbaz on the Lake – a $1.7 million project. The other one calls to build two, three-story 63-unit apartment complexes on the east side of Knute Nelson’s Grand Arbor development along Pioneer Road in south Alexandria – a project that would add about $8 million worth of property value.
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Gift of paint helps make fairgrounds "Minnesota Beautiful"
It’s amazing what a gallon of paint can do to spruce up a room. Now imagine what 584 gallons can do for a region. That’s how much paint Minnesota-based Valspar Corporation is giving this year to west central Minnesota as part of its Minnesota Beautiful program.
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
It’s amazing what a gallon of paint can do to spruce up a room. Now imagine what 584 gallons can do for a region. That’s how much paint Minnesota-based Valspar Corporation is giving this year to west central Minnesota as part of its Minnesota Beautiful program.
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
On the Street - June 1, 2012
West Central Initiative (WCI) staff and board members surprised Gail Kulp, executive director of the Windmill Project, on Friday, April 27 with a grant award for $5,000.
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
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West Central Initiative (WCI) staff and board members surprised Gail Kulp, executive director of the Windmill Project, on Friday, April 27 with a grant award for $5,000.
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business
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