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So who, and what exactly is "Sourcewell"? Recent local discussions have spurred a look into a name heard at many meetings, but perhaps not understood. 5:00 am, May 20, 2021 × Those who have served on local school boards or city councils are likely very familiar with the name "Sourcewell." Many local governments have long turned to this group for guidance, for help securing grants or for more bargaining power for expensive equipment. Recent discussions in Pequot Lakes and Jenkins have raised the question: What is Sourcewell? " Our team members aren't going in and dictati...

Council members discuss drawbacks of declaring a slum and blight district for grant 3:00 am, Jan. 20, 2021 × Jenkins City Hall. The city of Jenkins has been determined to be marginally competitive for inclusion in a Small Cities Development Project that would allow both residents and businesses to apply for funding to pay for major building improvements. One requirement for continued inclusion in project consideration is that the city must declare a slum and blight district, which would correspond with the properties in most need of repair. At the Monday, Jan. 11, regular meeting, ...