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Big boost sought for child care in Greater Minnesota
Statistics reveal that more than 5,000 child care spots are needed in the southwest region of the state. 6:30 am, Apr. 3, 2021 ×
(Graphic submitted by Greater Minnesota Partnership)
REGIONAL It’s by no means a new problem, but a new effort is under way to give child care a desperately needed boost throughout Greater Minnesota.
Statistics provided by the Greater Minnesota Partnership (GMNP) show that more than 39,000 additional child care spots are needed in Greater Minnesota alone, including more than 5,000 in the southwest region of the state. The child care woes are compounded by the fact that, even though population in several Greater Minnesota counties grew between the years 2000 and 2020, more than 20,000 child care spots were lost during those two decades.
Alexandria to get new firefighting weapon
One advantage of the truck is its bucket. It s significantly larger to accommodate more personnel and a basket to carry victims during high-level rescues. Fire Chief Jeff Karrow noted that since 2016, the city has added 333 multi-level apartment units. Written By: Al Edenloff | ×
The Cottage Grove Fire Department has a Rosenbauer aerial truck that s similar to the one the Alexandria Fire Department is getting. (Contributed photo)
The Alexandria Fire Department will soon have a new firefighting weapon – a $1.24 million aerial fire truck that will replace a 1999 ladder truck that needs extensive repairs, according to Fire Chief Jeff Karrow.