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October 9, 2024 [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced $52 million in grants to expand broadband access to an estimated 7,700 homes and businesses throughout Minnesota. “Investing in broadband infrastructure benefits businesses and communities across the state,” said Governor Walz. “By connecting thousands of Minnesotans to businesses, education, and health care through broadband, we’re […]
At its meeting today, Thursday, July 25, 2024, the KCED Joint Powers Board approved entering into an Employment Agreement with Patrick O’Rourke. O’Rourke holds a bachelor’s degree in communications electronic media management from Northern Arizona University and a master’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University – Bloomington School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Since […]
WILLMAR – Patrick O’Rourke rose to the top of the executive director candidate list for Kandiyohi County Economic Development and will be offered the position. Four members of the Joint Powers Board for Kandiyohi County Economic Development, in a secret ballot, voted for O’Rourke as their top candidate; two members voted for him as the […]
WILLMAR — Four finalists have been named for the executive director position for the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission — all of whom are local to Minnesota. The finalists chosen by the KCED Joint Powers Board are Paul Borgerding, Jolene Foss, Patrick O’Rourke and Brianna Sanders, according to a news release […]
WILLMAR – The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission has found a new home, which is currently being renovated to suit its needs. Earlier this spring, both the EDC Joint Operations and Joint Powers boards approved moving forward with a 10-year lease agreement with Willmar Ten Investors to move the EDC office […]
KANDIYOHI COUNTY — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday announced $6.2 million in new grants to expand child care across the state, including $500,000 for Kandiyohi County. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has awarded 21 organizations with Child Care Economic Development grants — the state’s largest-ever round of funding for this program. […]