Small Cities Development Program News Today

Public involvement is encouraged. The following are open meetings of the Hubbard County Board, school boards, city councils and other public workshops in the Heartland Lakes area.

The low bid came in almost $30,000 below the city engineer's most optimistic estimate.

The funds, if awarded, would enable the city to save costs on a street project by tying in with a county road project.

Further action may be required if Minnesota DEED deems the city to be competitive for the business and rental housing rehab funding.

Funding is part of Small Cities Development Program grants

Isanti City Council talked about a possible grant from the federal government to benefit low- and moderate-income households at one of its meetings held Tuesday, Oct. 17.

An estimated $600,000 could be divided between commercial and rental housing rehab activities.

Housing, economic development and public safety were among the top priorities discussed by the Bemidji City Council prior to a second round of interviews for city manager.

New grants announced as part of the Small Cities Development Program will distribute $24 million to communities across Minnesota.

Okabena will receive $600,000 dedicated to public facility improvements, and Edgerton was awarded $1,049,375 to be used in owner-occupied housing rehab, rental housing rehab and commercial rehab.