In the News
Rural Broadband Becoming Reality for Central Minnesota Residents Thanks to Nearly $10 Million in Public, Private Investments
Wadena Pioneer Journal-9/27/17 West Central Telephone Association's project build-out areas include about 200 residents and 68 miles of fiber in rural Wadena County, and 145 residents and 63 miles of fiber in northern Todd County.
Combine Header Manufacturer Geringhoff to Expand Production
AgriMarketing.com-9/27/17
Geringhoff is looking to expand its St. Cloud facility and create up to 20 new full-time jobs. The Minnesota Job Creation Fund application includes a target objective of 20 new full-time positions created with an average wage of $21 per hour.
St. Charles' Recycling 'Crown Jewel'
Winona Post-9/25/17
Envirolastech, a Job Creation Fund recipient, has found ways to utilize types of plastic and glass most recyclers do not want and partners with the Mayo Clinic to recycle previously discarded plastics. Some companies are interested in using their salt-resistant material for building sea walls.
Recent Blog Posts
 Interested in working for the State of Minnesota? Get the State of Minnesota Career Fair on your schedule. The fair will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat., Oct. 14 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in St. Paul. Read all the details in our latest post on MinnesotaWorks.net.
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Recent Press Releases
Manufacturing Week Highlights State's Largest Industry
To highlight the importance of manufacturing, Governor Mark Dayton issued a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 1-7 to be Minnesota Manufacturing Week. Manufacturing is the state’s largest industry, supporting 318,000 Minnesota jobs.
Serving Our Customers
 Minnesota Public Facilities Authority provides financing and technical assistance to help communities, such as Morris in Stevens County, build and maintain infrastructure. Since inception in 1987, the PFA has financed $4.5 billion in public infrastructure projects throughout Minnesota. Read more at the PFA website.
Did You Know?
 Duluth was named the 'least- stressed city in America' by SmartAsset, a financial technology company. The annual survey noted Duluth's 'relatively short work weeks,' hours of sleep per night, commute times, and exercise. Madison, WI took the no. 2 spot. |
