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Quarterly Newsletter | October 2022 |
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NADO ALICEANN WOHLBRUCK IMPACT AWARD |
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Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) has been selected as a recipient of the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) 2022 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award for watershed planning in the region. The 2022 class of awardees consists of 107 projects from 71 organizations spanning 28 states. |
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CULTIVATING COMMUNITIES SUMMIT SUCCESS |
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In September, we hosted The Cultivating Communities Summit | A North Central MN Welcoming Summit, the first of its kind in our region. Many amazing presenters. artists, and attendees came together with a curiosity and appreciation of diverse perspectives, values and lived experiences. Summit info can be found at sowingroom.org/ccsummit
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BJ Allen was hired as Deputy Director to join the team in August. She engineers a just and sustainable future for our region by making innovative use of renewable energy and conservation. Her focus areas include Energy and Environment planning, fundraising for regional climate resilience efforts, and project management. We are super excited to have BJ on board! A big, warm R5DC Welcome to BJ!
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AGVET PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SPROUT |
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We are seeking military veterans who are interested in agriculture and agribusiness to participate in the AgVet Fellowship and Cohort. This group will meet monthly and offers workshops and training opportunities. Learn more at regionfive.org/military-connections. Questions? Contact Staci at sheadley@regionfive.org or by phone at (218) 831-0137.
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT PLANNING |
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Energy and Environment planning with the cities of Bertha, Menahga, Motley and Sebeka has begun. Do you live in, or spend time in these communities? We welcome your ideas for community projects related to water, storm events, waste, land and food, and energy. Take the community survey at regionfive.org/eep Do you have concerns about water quality? Is there a community storm shelter in case of severe weather? How do you dispose of unwanted appliances? Would you like to see more trees or other plantings in a city park or along the highway? Do you want to see the city conserving energy by installing LED street lights or other energy efficient measures? Your good idea may get selected for a grant-funded project, but only if you share it!
Thank you to Morgan Family Foundation, USDA, EDA, and Sourcewell for your partnership.
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In July, Matt Kallroos, Regional Development Planner, earned his national presenter badge! Matt presented at the National Regional Transportation Conference in Kansas City, MO, alongside Michelle Lichtig from Minnesota Department of Transportation. They shared information about Regional Mobility Management Approaches and Partnerships. The conference included a mixture of panels, workshops, and discussion-based sessions, with a range of transportation-related topics open to individuals with years of experience in the field and those who are just beginning their transportation careers. Matt's presentation can be found HERE.
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Oct 27: R5DC Commission Meeting | 6pm at Sourcewell
Nov 16: R5DC Board of Directors Meeting | 10am at R5DC Office in Staples
Dec 08: R5DC Annual Meeting | Awards Ceremony | 5pm Roundhouse Brewery
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Safe Routes to School Planning & Boost Grants
Solicitation for SRTS Planning Grants and Boost Grants opens in October 2022 and closes in December 2022. Communities with SRTS plans over 5 years old are eligible to apply for a plan update. Boost grants fund non-infrastructure strategies to support current SRTS plans or programs. Learn more or contact R5DC with questions
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Cass County
Bob Kangas, County Commissioner
Annie McMurrin, Municipalities
John Benson, Town Boards
Crow Wing County
Rosemary Franzen, County Commissioner
Jon Lubke, Municipalities
Doug Kern, Town Boards
Tiffany Stenglein, City of Brainerd
Morrison County
Greg Blaine, County Commissioner
Rollie Johnson, Municipalities
Chuck Parins, Town Boards
Todd County
Barb Becker, County Commissioner
Alex Weego, Municipalities
Julie Polak, Town Boards
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Wadena County
Sheldon Monson, County Commissioner
David A. Anderson, Municipalities
Erich Heppner, Town Boards
Public Interest
Dr. Carrie Brimhall, Higher Education
Steve Hall, Camp Ripley
Tameaka Crocker, Emerging Leader
Diane Jacobson, SWCD
VACANT, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Amy Sjoblad, R5 School Board Rep
Andrea Haverinen, R5 School Board Rep
VACANT, MN Workforce Development
*Current as of July 1, 2022.
RDC board membership is comprised of elected officials from townships, cities, counties, school boards, and public interest groups per statute 462.388.
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Read the latest news from our 501(c)3 lending organization, North Central Economic Development Association. |
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