Enhancing the vitality and quality of life for all in Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd & Wadena counties through resilient, inclusive & collaborative approaches.
🚨 Federal Funding Freeze Hits Local Food Systems
This sudden halt jeopardizes local food economies and the communities they nourish.​
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Your voice matters! MnDOT is working on a transit plan for Greater Minnesota and wants to hear your ideas for improving transit in your community.
Visit the website to fill out a survey, share your ideas, or join an Advisory Task Force.
talk.dot.state.mn.us/greater…
Department of Public Transformation is hosting a virtual info session to learn about upcoming Activate Rural opportunities! Expand your community engagement activities, build out physical spaces that inspire, motivate in your community: publictransformation.org/arp…
Honored to have @amyklobuchar visit with us as we shared info about North Central USDA Regional Food Business Center. Thanks to guests Arlene Jones, (Sprout MN) Dave Endicott, (Minnesota Farmers Union) and Karl Ludeman (AgVet Apprentice), his wife Jolene. northcentralrfbc.org
It’s time to upgrade from old diesel! Grants are available for private, public, and nonprofit fleet owners to fund heavy-duty off-road equipment replacements. This program helps reduce diesel emissions and improve air quality and public health. mnpca.info/DERAgrant
Our very own BJ Allen is presenting at an upcoming webinar: The Power of Partnerships | DOE's Schools Programs hosted by @realUSDOE on Thursday, November 16th. Learn more and sign up here:
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JOIN OUR TEAM! We are hiring a transportation-focused regional development planner! We are looking for someone with the following qualities: a good communicator, loves working with the public with interest/experience in the transportation field.
Visit regionfive.org/careers
City, county, and other ED agency officials are invited to explore the economic development opportunities in using wind and other renewable energy resources to create green hydrogen and ammonia in MN. Online September 25, 2023 | 1-2 p.m. Learn more at: cleanenergyresourceteams.org…
What could $5,000-$10,000 do for a #CleanEnergy project in your community? #CERTsSeedGrants are here! We award seed grants to communities for energy efficiency & renewable energy projects within MN.
Get inspired by projects & apply by 10/10: mailchi.mp/cleanenergyresour…
ALT get ready for a clean energy ribbon cutting in your community
JOIN US! As we continue to build connections and relationships within our Region 5 communities, we invite you to participate in an upcoming Story Circle as part of the Rural MN Community Safety Project.
Register here surveymonkey.com/r/XG9V7P7
You're not too late! There's still the weekend to apply for the 2023/2024 cohort of the Minnesota Rural-Urban Exchange!
**Deadline extended until Monday March 13th.**
Learn more and apply at mnrux.org/Apply#MNRUX
We encourage you to register for this FREE upcoming safeTALK training taking place on May 17th at @sourcewell_gov in Staples. Register here: safeTALK5-17.eventbrite.com
Currently seeking candidates for an open position at R5DC! We are looking for someone with good communication skills, who enjoys working with people, and who is passionate about making their community a better place to live, work and play.
Learn more at regionfive.org/careers
We are excited to partner with @BuckanagaSC for this event at the 502 Event Space & Market in Brainerd!
This event is free to attend. Space is limited - Reserve your spot today! regionfive.org/events
Are you interested in #agriculture and agriculturally related careers? Check out the next AgVet Workshop | tax and financial information, carbon sequestration. This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and light refreshments will be served.
Register:
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We invited attendees of the Cultivating Communities | A North Central MN Welcoming Summit to contribute six-word stories. We wanted to share the compilation with you. đź’šđź–¤
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