Small Cities Assistance Program News Today

Beyond EMS funding, there were updates on other state funding, the Main Street construction and rumors surrounding EPIC Companies at a Committee of the Whole meeting on May 29 at Perham City Hall.

The Menahga City Council authorized the sale of tax-forfeited properties within city limits. Wadena County identified 20 parcels -- ranging in estimated market value from $600 to $38,100 -- with outstanding special assessments or unpaid taxes. Ma...

STATE REP. OLSON-ROADS AND BRIDGES State Representative Bjorn Olson (R-Elmore) is sponsoring a pair of bills that will help rural towns with their road and bridge needs over the next two years. “We always hear how our state highways and interstates are in need of funding, but the reality is many of our local roads and bridges are in serious need of repair,” Olson said. “My legislation would begin to address this problem.” Olson’s first bill would appropriate $8 million in ...