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When business schools nurture their relationships with local business communities, students and organizations benefit—all to the advantage of local talent pools and regional economies. The relationship is not a one-way street, however. It’s reliant on businesses reciprocating and participating in a business school’s initiatives.Business schools as catalysts for regional development...
AI 101 for Site Selection
Feb 4 2024Selecting the right location is one of the most important decisions a business can make. This process requires the comprehensive analysis of a host of critical factors. An increasingly key factor that site selection professionals must consider is speed — companies prefer the shortest-possible but still thorough site selection process...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $207 million in renewable energy and domestic fertilizer projects to lower energy bills, generate new income, create jobs, and strengthen competition for U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers. Many of the projects are being funded by...
STATE OF THE STATES 2024
Feb 4 2024Among the themes to emerge across the 50 state legislatures and governor’s offices over the past year is how to attract funding from a family of major federal programs toting hundreds of billions of dollars in funds. The various challenges and grants follow closely behind Recovery Act funds for which...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing approximately $11.5 million in 38 cooperative agreements that support innovative, scalable waste management plans to reduce and divert food waste from landfills. The Composting and Food Waste Reduction cooperative agreements, which are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, are part of...
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a pilot program to allow more cattle producers and meat processors to access better markets through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) official beef quality grading and certification. The Remote Grading Pilot for Beef, developed by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), matches simple technology...
Husband and wife Phil and Susy Prosapio were presented with the Community Service and Philanthropy Award Dec. 4 during the Little Falls City Council meeting. Mayor Greg Zylka thanked the Prosapios for their “vision and commitment to our community’s vibrant and beautiful character” through renovating and restoring the buildings now...
10 teachers from the immediate Lakeland viewing area are in the running for the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.This year’s winner will be selected from a field of 158 candidates, which include pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and adult basic education teachers from public or private schools.This year’s local candidates...
Being named “Large Business of the Year” by the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce is a great accolade for Sea View Farm, said Farm Manager Jim Bridges.
“We’re very proud of it,” he said.
The recognition also lets them know that they must be doing something...
Charlie Ehlen named ‘Tree Farmer of the Year’
Dec 11 2023Having worked with Dr. Charlie Ehlen of Sartell for more than 40 years, Bob Perleberg said it has been a delightful experience. Back then, Perleberg worked as a forester for the Department of Natural Resources in Little Falls. Ehlen had a property in Randall that was in need of forest...
Patty Orth of Randall was recently named “Child Care Provider of the Year” by Sourcewell. Although it is the second time, she has received the recognition — the first time being in 2016 — it means so much to her. “It’s pretty exciting. It’s an honor that my parents think that...
Horizon Health gets ready to start ‘The Club’
Dec 10 2023Horizon Health has big plans of turning their building, located on 1201 Hilton Rd. in Little Falls, into Adult Day Services. They have nicknamed it “The Club.”The plan, said Laura Triplett, director of Horizon Health Day Services, is to provide a place where members can socialize with others, engage in...
A trio of community organizations including Sprout, MN, The Purple Carrot and the Little Falls Farmers Market are working together to boost local foods in Little Falls, Minnesota, and beyond.When leaders of Sprout, MN heard about the USDA’s Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program, they knew they had something in...
Community Development of Morrison County works to ensure businesses can invest in Morrison County.
Whether it’s helping a new business get started, or an existing business expand, Carol Anderson, executive director, is busy.
During a July planning session, Anderson updated the County Board about what’s been going on...
The “Dear Redhead” exhibit at the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Museum in Little Falls displays some of the work of Wes Sod. While Sod’s name might not be immediately recognizable, many in Morrison County are familiar with his art.Wes Sod’s work is as versatile as it gets. Not limiting himself to...
Currently on display in the Main Gallery at Great River Arts (GRA) in historic downtown Little Falls is the exhibition, “Nature’s Cacophony” by Layl McDill of Minneapolis. The exhibition will be on display until Feb. 1, 2024.“It’s a solo show of my work that I have made mostly in the...
After several years of no theater being presented at Great River Arts (GRA) due to the pandemic, the local gallery is thrilled to be bringing back theater that so many people love.This year, Director Mark Gerbi is producing “Ken Ludwig’s A Fox on the Fairway,” a hilarious farce that will...
As a professional musician, Corey Simmons has played on some very large stages- including theme parks and sports arenas.But Simmons could be taking his place on his biggest stage to date.In November 2023, Simmons took the helm as manager of the St. Francis Music Center in Little Falls.Simmons resides in...
The Laura Jane Musser Fund announces the 2024 grant round of its Little Falls/Morrison County granting initiative. The Laura Jane Musser Fund wants to help the citizens of Little Falls and Morrison County continue to develop and maintain strong, vibrant, and healthy communities. Musser Fund grants up to $10,000 are...
Recently, seventh and eighth grade students at Pierz Healy High School had the opportunity to visit the Agricultural Career Expo at the Central Lakes College campus in Staples. There, they learned about advanced and innovative production methods, said Scott Herold, elementary and middle school counselor. Later, the students toured...
Kinship supporters enjoy music, silent auction, soup and chili at annual Soup and Chili Cook-Off
Oct 27 2023Enticed by the promise of soup, chili, breadsticks, ice cream, and more, people came from all over to Kinship’s annual Soup and Chili Cook-Off Monday, Oct. 23. There was also a silent auction and live bluegrass gospel music. The event benefited Kinship’s youth mentoring program.See the full article here.
Kinship’s annual “Soup and Chili Cook-off” fundraiser will be held Monday, Oct. 23, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., at the Falls Ballroom in Little Falls.Everyone is invited to support kinship’s youth mentoring program as they sample a variety of soups and chilis made by local groups, individuals and restaurants...
Frank Koopmeiners honored as ‘Hometown Hero’
Nov 19 2023A hometown hero. That’s what Frank Koopmeiners of Upsala was hailed as for his service to the community as a firefighter, first responder, Public Works director/maintenance man, and school bus driver.Although Koopmeiners semi-retired from his position at Public Works in 2019, he stayed on part-time to train in and support...
Jeffrey Hage has joined the Morrison County Record to lead the publication’s news staff as its managing editor. Hage fills the position vacated by Terry Lehrke, who retired from the Record on Nov. 30.A Burnsville native, Hage, 59, attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he was a journalism major.He...