Cokato and St. Michael Awarded Grant Money for Industrial Parks
Two central Minnesota cities are among the six that have been awarded over $5 million in infrastructure grants from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
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Tri-CAP Receives $90,000 in Grant Funding From DEED
A central Minnesota organization has received state funding to help remove transportation-related barriers for workers.
Two Central Minnesota Business Awarded Job Creation Funding
Two central Minnesota businesses are getting some extra funding from the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
DEED: Diverse Economy Kept St. Cloud Strong Amid Pandemic
While the COVID-19 pandemic has had an undeniably negative effect on every regional economy in the United States, the St. Cloud region saw the smallest over-the-year job decline of any region in Minnesota last year.
Central MN Manufacturers Share Hiring Challenges With DEED
As part of National Manufacturers Month, many central Minnesota companies are trying to get the word out that it is no longer a dirty, dark, and dangerous career.
New Program to Provide Extra $300 a Week to Unemployed Minnesotans
The Lost Wages Assistance program, managed by FEMA, will provide individuals receiving unemployment benefits with an extra $300 a week.
Extra $600 Federal Unemployment Benefit Payments to End July 25
The week of July 25 is the last week for the additional benefit payment unless extended by the federal government.
State Accepting Applications from Small Businesses for COVID-19 Relief Grants
Businesses with 50 or fewer employees are eligible for grants of up to $10,000.
DEED Addressing Questions as Bars, Restaurants Prepare to Reopen
Phase two of the Stay Safe MN plan is going into effect Monday, leaving many businesses and customers with questions about what the reopening will look like.
Unemployment Benefit Extension Up and Running in Minnesota
Unemployed Minnesotans are now able to claim extended benefits.