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Small cities worry over state aid's future

Cities would receive more state money next year if legislators approve Governor Mark Dayton’s budget, but after that some could get smaller checks from the Capitol. Dayton proposes adding $80 million next year to the Local Government Aid (LGA) program that primarily helps Greater Minnesota and urban cities, a 19 percent increase.

By Don Davis, Forum News Service and Al Edenloff, Echo Press Editor , February 06, 2013

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No more zebra mussels found in Irene, Rose lakes, for now

No more zebra mussels found in Irene, Rose lakes, for now Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists and divers searched lake bottoms last week on the immediate surrounding areas where zebra mussels were discovered last fall on boat lifts on Lake Irene in Douglas County and Rose Lake in Otter Tail County.

September 10, 2012

Now is good time to apply for college financial aid

January is fast approaching and that means it's time to apply for college financial aid for the upcoming school year. High school seniors across the country can use downtime during the holiday break to take the first step toward financing their education, according to ACT.

By Staff Report , December 18, 2010

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Heating assistance available in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security (OES) said the state will soon receive its first installment of federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds for the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP).

By Staff Report , October 31, 2010

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CPR, first aid classes offered

The West Central Minnesota Chapter of the Red Cross, serving Douglas, Grant and Traverse counties, will offer the following classes

September 03, 2010

Report shows aid to cities dropped while property taxes increased

State Auditor Rebecca Otto recently released the Minnesota City Finances Report, which summarizes the financial operations of Minnesota cities for calendar year 2008.

January 29, 2010

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CPR adult, infant, child first aid and CPR refresher training being offered in July

West Central Minnesota Chapter of the Red Cross, serving Douglas, Grant and Traverse counties, is offering community adult, infant and child CPR courses on July 28.

July 15, 2009

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Local chapter of Red Cross offers first aid, CPR classes

West Central Minnesota Chapter of the Red Cross, serving Douglas, Grant and Traverse counties, is offering community adult, infant and child CPR courses on July 28.

July 08, 2009

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First aid rescuer, CPR classes offered

West Central Minnesota Chapter of the Red Cross is offering CPR Adult Infant and Child refresher, Professional Rescuer, CPR Adult-Infant-Child and First Aid Training in April.

April 01, 2009

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Cities begin campaign to keep local government aid

Cities across Minnesota launched a public relations campaign to save state aid they receive, saying proposed budget cuts would cost police, fire and library jobs.

By Don Davis , March 01, 2009

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Different time, same local aid funds

Bill Clinton was president. Arne Carlson was governor. Gasoline was $1.15 a gallon. Six more years of new television episodes were in Friends future. Google was two people in a garage.

By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , February 06, 2009

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Local cities face cuts of $1.77 million

Local cities face cuts of $1.77 million With Minnesota facing a projected $4.8 billion deficit in the next two years, Governor Tim Pawlenty’s recent budget proposal has again put local government aid (LGA) on the chopping block.

January 30, 2009

Faced with cuts, Alexandria holds off on hiring police officers

Alexandria won’t be adding the two police officers it planned to hire this year. City department heads will also hold off making any major equipment purchases until at least July. The Alexandria City Council took the budget-cutting measures at Monday night’s meeting to deal with an unexpected $226,000 cut in local government aid (LGA).

By Al Edenloff , January 12, 2009

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First aid classes offered in Alexandria

West Central MN Red Cross is offering the following training opportunities in January: first aid, CPR adult, infant, child and CPR for the professional rescuer refresher courses.

January 01, 2009

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'Biggest crisis' to affect local government aid

Minnesota's local governments receive 30 percent of their revenue from the state, so when the state budget is sick, local governments sniffle.

By Don Davis , December 27, 2008

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