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Should I Buy an Electric Vehicle? Rural EV Drivers Share Their Experiences
Thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV)? With increasing gas prices and concern about climate impacts, more people are curious about going electric than ever before. But finding reliable info isn’t always easy. Especially in rural Minnesota, where concerns about cold weather and a lack of charging options dominate the conversation, car buyers are often…
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Harnessing the Sun: Battle Lake’s Senior Center Finds a Solar Solution
On a blustery cold morning in Battle Lake, the thermometer outside the senior center and food shelf was pointing straight at zero degrees. But inside, the bingo ball machine was powered up, and the community room was warm at 72 degrees. The senior center struggled with its aging heating system a few months ago and…
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Beginning May 1, Eligible Businesses and Nonprofits in West Central Minnesota May Apply for PROMISE Act Grants Through West Central Initiative
Application open May 1-31 for $10,000-$50,000 grants On May 1, West Central Initiative, in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), will launch an application for PROMISE Act Grants to support businesses and nonprofits in west central Minnesota. West Central Initiative will administer a total of $2.3 million in PROMISE Act…
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Six Key Takeaways from Aspen Ideas: Climate
Earlier in March, a cohort of climate leaders from Minnesota attended the Aspen Ideas: Climate Conference in Miami Beach. Brought together by the Minnesota Climate Adaption Partnership, the group included nonprofit leaders, farmers, artists, healthcare professionals, and local political leaders. Sessions included hearing from national and regional climate leaders, government officials, and innovative businesses on…
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