Although the cost of childcare garners most of the attention from the media, did you know that there is a severe lack of licensed childcare providers in Northwestern Minnesota? This lack of childcare puts extreme stress on families, potential employees, employers, and our communities in general. So what are the numbers? Northwestern Minnesota has a
Minnesota Housing, Crookston Housing & Economic Development Authority (CHEDA), the City of Crookston, and Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc., announced today that the Minnesota Housing board has approved the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application for Agassiz Townhomes in Crookston. Agassiz Townhomes will serve Crookston’s lower income workforce, addressing a need of many employers and allowing more
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Foster Grandparent Program held its annual recognition luncheon at the Crookston Eagles Club on Wednesday, October 5. Heidi Simmons, Senior Programs Director began the event by welcoming the Foster Grandparents and guests to the banquet. Jason Carlson, Tri-Valley’s CEO then thanked all of the volunteers for the difference they are making
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. staff attended the Minnesota Community Action Partnership (MinnCAP) Annual Training Conference held on September 20-22 at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato, Minn. Staff took part in a Legislative General Session, listened to speakers on various topics, and took part in several breakout sessions. In conjunction with the annual training conference,
(News Release Courtesy of the Federal Transit Administration) ASHEVILLE, NC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers today announced three Administrator’s Awards for Outstanding Public Transportation Service in Rural Public Transportation. The announcement was made at the 22nd National Rural and Intercity Bus Conference in Asheville, NC. “The
Financial help available only through MNsure for individuals earning up to $47,520; family of four earning up to $97,200 September 30, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shane Delaney Director of Communications and Marketing shane.m.delaney@state.mn.us 651-247-5522 ST. PAUL, Minn.—As final 2017 individual market health insurance rates are released by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, MNsure is
By Deb Moldaschel, Editor / Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch Kurk Kramer, Sleepy Eye EDA Coordinator, said that the shortage of child care options in Sleepy Eye was an issue that came up at the EDA’s planning meeting in January of 2015. “We have a planning meeting each year and the EDA members bring up issues of
Linda Grinde, Board member, Polk County Low-Income Sector was recognized at the Tri-Valley Board meeting on Tuesday, August 9. Linda resigned her position on the Tri-Valley Board of Directors after 36 years. Thank you for your years of service and dedication Linda!
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. has received an Otto Bremer Trust Grant of more than $128,000 for the Agassiz Townhome project and a two year housing pilot project. Agassiz Townhomes will serve Crookston’s lower income workforce, addressing a need of many employers and allowing more workers to live in the community. The Otto Bremer Trust Grant
SMIF on 06/23/2016 OWATONNA, Minn., June 23, 2016 – Representatives from early childhood organizations gathered at the office of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) in Owatonna today to celebrate 14 years of the BookStart program and 26 new BookStart awardees. This year, SMIF awarded 10,000 books with a total value of $172,650 in partnership
