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Community meeting will address food need caused by federal shutdown

A community meeting will be held Thursday to find solutions to the increased need for food caused by the SNAP benefit pause and non-payment of federal contractors, federal workers and military families during the federal government shut down. The meeting will take place on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 4:30-7:30pm at the New Ulm Library Meeting Room. Anyone who wants to help, has information or will be impacted is asked to attend. Zoom is available for virtual attendees.

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Governor Walz Highlights Minnesota’s Ranking as a Top State for ChildrenMinnesota ranks first in support system strength for children and families

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz announced last week that Minnesota is ranked the second-best state in the nation for children, according to a… Login to continue reading Login…

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New owners slated for Sunrise Manor

At their Oct. 14 meeting, the Sleepy Eye City Council heard a request from Lucas Miles and Jarod Olson, of AT Apartments, to amend the loan agreement with Common Bond, the current owner of Sunrise Manor, to allow AT Apartments to assume the mortgage to allow them to purchase it. City Manager Bob Elston explained that the mortgage funds came through a Region Nine Small Cities Development program, administered by the city. Elston said the Small Cities funding program requires the loan amendment in case of a sale of the property, so the financing won’t be considered in default. A motion by Nate Stevermer, seconded by Doug Pelzel to amend the loan agreement passed unanimously. Elston later explained to the Herald-Dispatch that the loan is for $400,000 with no payments due during the term and is completely forgiven after 30 years.

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