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Plug in and power up: Red Wing’s electric vehicle charger is officially online

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

On Nov. 17 community members bundled into winter gear and huddled together in the Mural Parking Lot for the unveiling of Red Wing's first municipally owned electric vehicle charging station. The plan to install a charging station has been discussed by, argued over, and edited for city leaders for over a year. On Sept. 24, 2018, the City Council finally gave the project a greenlight. At the unveiling, Mayor Sean Dowse stated, "I came up in the theater, and they said, 'You know, talent is great, and skill is great, but persistence is omnipotent." Persistence is what got the EV station to...
Minnesota's ACT scores remain steady, among best in the U.S.

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Minnesota's average declined slightly but not enough to alter its best-of-the-nation standing.  Minnesota students’ scores on the ACT college entrance exam dipped slightly this year but were still higher than those of any other state where nearly all students take the test. Graduating seniors in the class of 2018 earned an average composite score of 21.3 out of a possible 36, according to test results released Wednesday. That’s down from last year’s state average of 21.5, but still above the national average of 20.8 for the test that measures students’ college readiness in math, reading, science and English. Continue to full article
How Minnesota Became the Land of 10,000 Startups

Monday, January 21, 2019

Minnesota is no stranger to big business. It’s home to such names as Target, Best Buy, General Mills, and Ecolab — all of which have made their homes in Minnesota for generations and have become a source of pride. But a new industry — technology — is taking Minnesota by storm, boosting the local economy and putting the state on the global map once again. Minnesota has long been known for its high standard of living, agriculture industry, and flourishing community of performing arts. But over the past decade the Twin Cities area has made great strides to become a forward-thinking...
Retail Trade in Central Minnesota

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Bricks-and-mortar stores have been struggling nationwide in recent years, but retail jobs are still growing in central Minnesota. Retail employment and businesses in the area grew...
New Guide to Hiring Disabled Veterans Available

Wednesday, January 09, 2019

With record low unemployment, more and more employers are feeling the laborforce crunch, but one group of job seekers may be overlooked – disabled veterans. To raise...
An Enterprise of Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

Entrepreneurs, makers and artists networked with DEED representatives from the Offices of Small Business Assistance, Business Finance, Business Development, Small Business Development Centers, Minnesota Trade...
MILE Program Approves First Round of Startup Loans

Monday, January 07, 2019

Funding goes to four early-stage businesses in St. Louis Park, St. Paul, Mendota Heights and Mankato ST. PAUL – Four high-tech startup businesses in Minnesota, including three...
Beginning Farmer Tax Credit available

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering a tax credit for beginning farmers interested in using that money toward the sale or lease of land,...
Dan’s News & Views Blog: November/December 2018

Friday, November 30, 2018

2018: New Commercial & Industrial Development Associated Bank – 403 W 4th Street The new Associated Bank building celebrated their grand opening on Monday, November 18th. Construction...
Most & Least Energy-Efficient States

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Energy is expensive. In fact, it’s one of the biggest household expenses for American consumers. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average U.S....
Finnovation

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

The financial technology sector, better known as FinTech, is reshaping the banking and financial services industry, offering products that are more user-friendly, efficient, transparent and...
A Pause in the Hot Streak

Monday, November 26, 2018

Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.9 percent in August, a number not seen since December 1999. The state’s record-low unemployment rate was a...
State Unemployment Rate Falls to 2.8 Percent

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Unemployment rate at lowest point since May 1999 ST PAUL – Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.8 percent in September, according to data released...
New Position to Streamline Development in Red Wing

Friday, October 12, 2018

Sustainable economic development doesn’t occur in a vacuum. At its most effective and efficient, it involves a conscious and collaborative effort between a strategic partnership...
Dan’s News & Views Blog: July-August 2018

Monday, July 30, 2018

Riverboat Season Begins The riverboat season will get started in early August with the arrival of the Queen of the Mississippi.  The 2018 season schedule shows...

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