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Focus on Small Cities
Comprehensive Plan Helps Le Sueur Transform, Update Downtown
In 2017 Le Sueur updated its comprehensive plan and reopened Main Street to vehicle traffic, reestablish a right of way,…
Food Pantry in Bricelyn Fills Need With City’s Help
Clients of the Bricelyn Food Pantry venture from all over, from Albert Lea and even Mankato. Some drive 20 to…
Pine City Honors Businesses and Residents for Voluntary Property Improvements
In Pine City, an ongoing commitment to community is taking shape as local businesses and residents invest in improvements and…
Battle Lake Hatchery Row: Before and After
The redevelopment in the heart of Battle Lake is part of “an explosion of business” that includes about a dozen…
Grow Perham Fills Housing Needs
Grow Perham, formed by business leaders, the city, and other stakeholders sets out to address the housing issue.
Staying Social: Tracy Creates More Ways for Residents to Mingle
The City of Tracy wanted to encourage people to socialize after COVID-19 so the community arranged activities where everyone could…
Silver Bay Sees Multiple Redevelopment Projects Happening All at Once
The City of Silver Bay is in the process of a variety of redevelopment projects.
Lonsdale’s New Skate Park Exceeds Expectations in Its First Year
Lonsdale’s skate park, in its first season, is already a popular spot.
Progress Slow, but Present in Appleton
The City of Appleton is rebounding since the 1,640-bed Prairie Correctional Facility closed in 2010.
Howard Lake Set to Open State’s First Net-Zero Library
Howard Lake is set to open a new, net-zero library building that counterbalances the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced…