Minnesota Housing Awards $560K to School-Led Projects Blending Trades Training and Affordable Housin
Minnesota Housing has awarded more than $560,000 to six school-led housing projects that will create or preserve affordable homeownership opportunities across Greater Minnesota. The grants are part of a newly created program named Housing Challenge Funds for Schools. This initiative combines hands-on learning in construction trades with efforts to address local housing needs.The selected projects, in Beltrami, Goodhue, Sherburne, Wright, Nicollet, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Chippewa counties, will result in
Taste of Elk River 2025
For Immediate Release 05-19-25 The 2025 Taste of Elk River Presented byFirst Bank of Elk RiverGet ready for a flavorful evening with a purpose at the 2025 Taste of Elk River! This beloved community event, hosted by the Elk River Rotary Club, is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Furniture and Things Community Event Center in Elk River, MN.The Taste of Elk River offers an all-inclusive experience featuring unlimited samples of local food and beverages. Attendees can
Otsego breaks ground on fire station
Otsego reached a key milestone in the formation its own fire and emergency services department on Wednesday, May 28, as officials broke ground for the city’s first fire station. City leaders, community members, and public safety officials gathered for the ceremony at the fire station site located at the southwest corner of Odean Avenue and 75th Street. “This is a significant and long-anticipated moment for the life of this community,” Otsego Emergency Services Director Daryl Rausch said. “Today we break
Lupulin Brewing Company Announces Partnership with Rising Twin Cities Chef to Launch “Slice Craft”
As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, Lupulin Brewing Company is excited to announce a new partnership with a rising culinary talent from the Twin Cities to launch a fresh kitchen concept: Slice Craft. This fast-casual, pizza-focused venture will take up a modular residency in Lupulin’s Big Lake taproom, offering guests a customizable, elevated dining experience centered on high-quality ingredients and personal pizzas. Developed through close collaboration between Lupulin’s leadership and the Slice
The 2025 Taste of Elk River Presented by First Bank of Elk River
Get ready for a flavorful evening with a purpose at the 2025 Taste of Elk River! This beloved community event, hosted by the Elk River Rotary Club, is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Furniture and Things Community Event Center in Elk River, MN. The Taste of Elk River offers an all-inclusive experience featuring unlimited samples of local food and beverages. Attendees can enjoy live music, participate in games and raffles, and connect with neighbors and friends in
Lupulin Brewing Company Marks 10-Year Milestone with Week-Long Celebration and Community Gratitude
BIG LAKE, MINN – Ten years ago, Lupulin Brewing Company began as a passion-fueled dream in Big Lake. Today, it stands as an award-winning microbrewery celebrated across the Midwest. To honor this journey of craft beer, creativity, and community, Lupulin Brewing is throwing a week-long anniversary bash featuring exclusive beer releases, live music, and a heartfelt salute to the fans, team, and partners who made it all possible. Since 2015, Lupulin Brewing has carved out a reputation for innovation, from
