As Minnesota school districts near the first quarter mark of the 2015-16 school year, early childhood coalitions throughout the region are offering students, parents, early elementary teachers, and childcare providers
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“Arrests” made in Slayton
For the last 10 years, arrests have been made and bail has been posted on the opening day of the Murray County Fair. Arrests? Bail? “Sounds serious!” you say? Seriously
Early Childhood Initiative Fiscal Year 2015 Recap
Our Early Childhood Initiative has been working diligently in the region during the past 12 months. Our fiscal year ends June 30. Here’s what we’ve been doing: We distributed an
Creative, Green Fundraising
The Youth Energy Summit or YES! program is just completing its 8th year. We’re excited to have catalyzed YES! and helped it grow into an impactful program. It has empowered
KCEO Student Trade Show
From Program Officer Cheryl Glaeser This year marked the first year of an unbelievable experience for 15 students from the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City, New London-Spicer, and Willmar public school districts. These
JumpStart competition for manufacturers
In 2013, Hutchinson Economic Development Authority, along with other Hutchinson-based businesses and organizations including SWIF, sponsored a business competition called JumpStart Downtown. The EDA is again hosting a similar competition
