FUNDS

S-O FFA awards funds to community groups

Chapter wraps up FFA Week with $7,850 in donations
SIBLEY, Iowa — The Sibley-Ocheyedan FFA Chapter capped-off its National FFA Week festivities by giving something back to the communities that have supported it over the years.

By Julie Buntjer , February 25, 2011

Funds target flooded farmland

$26M available to establish easements in flood prone areas
WORTHINGTON — The federal Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) and the state’s Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) program are partnering once again, this time to fund up to $26 million in conservation easements for marginal land in southern Minnesota.

By Julie Buntjer , February 03, 2011

Area schools to receive funds for distance learning

MARSHALL — Schools in southwest Minnesota will benefit from $369,906 in grant money for promoting distance learning, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Monday.

January 24, 2011

Dayton House board establishes fund for future

WORTHINGTON — Every homeowner knows that along with the joys of ownership come expenses — expected and unexpected. The Historic Dayton House — the fully restored 1890s home that was once the residence of George Dayton, founder of the Dayton and Target retail store empire — is no exception. As a facility that is used by the public for gatherings, lodging and tours, the Dayton House not only encounters the normal costs incurred by any functioning residence, but also must keep its facilities guest-ready all the time and be prepared for any unexpected expenses.

By Beth Rickers , December 05, 2010

Minnesota West foundation to unveil benefactors at fundraiser

WORTHINGTON — On Saturday, for the first time, Minnesota West will have the opportunity to thank those who have arranged to donate to the college posthumously.

November 09, 2010

Farmers to get recovery funds

Cost-share available to repair, install erosion control practices
WORTHINGTON — Farmers in 29 Minnesota counties, including those in the six counties of far southwest Minnesota, are now eligible for up to 100 percent cost-share to repair or install existing erosion control practices due to late-September flooding.

By Julie Buntjer , November 01, 2010

Plot thickens in election

Candidates scramble to get every vote possible
ST. PAUL — A governor’s campaign argues a poll it lost is inaccurate, state auditor candidates squabble about being a bully and famed humorist Garrison Keillor tells Democrats his congressional candidate is more honest than her opponent.

By Don Davis , October 28, 2010

Legislators prep for session

ST. PAUL — Minnesota legislators head back to St. Paul Monday to approve spending disaster-relief funds in what is supposed a neat, clean afternoon affair where lawmakers hear the proposal, vote for it and go home.

By Don Davis , October 14, 2010

Special flag to raise funds for Remember Rally

LUVERNE — The eighth annual Remember Rally is just around the corner and, for the second time since Sept. 11, 2001, the motorcycle run and fundraiser will be on the actual anniversary of the terrorist attacks on U.S. soil.

By Julie Buntjer , August 25, 2010

March of Dimes event raises $14,000

WORTHINGTON — Convicted of kindness, dozens of people raised money for Minnesota babies this week from a March of Dimes jail in Worthington.

August 12, 2010

Flag quilt to raise funds for Int’l Festival

WORTHINGTON — The people represented by the International Festival flag quilt have traversed thousands of miles in their travels to Worthington.

June 16, 2010

Veterans support license fund use

ST. PAUL — Minnesota veterans took aim at legislators and media accounts critical of the governor’s office using veterans’ funds to pay a staff member, and during a Thursday committee hearing senators apologized to veterans.

By Don Davis , March 19, 2010

Beaver Creek to receive grants for ‘Jaws of Life’

WORTHINGTON — Beaver Creek Fire Chief Jason Rauk received some good news last week.

February 24, 2010

Food, shelter funds now available

WORTHINGTON — Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc. (SMOC), the community action agency serving Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties was awarded $9,020 in federal funds through the FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.

February 22, 2010

Disaster funds get OK

Nobles County to receive FEMA financial assistance

By Julie Buntjer , July 19, 2008