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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has named Ekta Prakash as its Office of Public Engagement director.

A free virtual job fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, with all businesses and job seekers from across a six-county region.

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An $18.5 million proposal to create a high-end housing complex near downtown is on hold, after the Bloomington City Council opted Monday to postpone a scheduled vote until June 12.

The Howard County Board of Education failed to adopt a budget balancing scenario at its Monday work session, potentially jeopardizing its fiscal 2024 budget adoption timeline.

Members of the Howard County Board of Education expressed opposition Wednesday to schools Superintendent Michael Martirano’s proposal to increase class sizes and cut more than 101 full-time equivalent staff positions to balance the public school system’s fiscal 2024 budget.

St. Joseph County United Way agreed to donate $6,500 toward purchase and preliminary care of the dog.

Howard County Public School System Superintendent Michael Martirano has recommended that the school board adopt a fiscal 2024 budget balancing scenario today that would cut 101.1 full-time equivalent staff positions, resulting in the possibility of increased class sizes across the system. The school board is set to vote on the proposal at a 5:30 p.m. work session.

Laredo College is hosting a Spring Job Fair on Thursday, May 18 with over 60 employers looking to hire prospective candidates.

The Fresno County Economic Development Corp. announced that Lee Ann Eager will be retiring from her position as president and CEO, and that she will be working with the board of directors on a leadership