Lakeside FUNdraiser

[ August 7, 2008; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Fundraiser at the home of Mike Thorsteinson 20110 Geneva Ct. Faribault, MN

Dennison Days Pancake Breakfast

[ August 2, 2008; 7:00 am to 11:00 am. ] All you can eat pancake breakfast under the Main Street Tent in Dennison.

“FIRST” Grants

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is soliciting proposals from public, private, or non-profit entities engaged in workforce development, economic development, or education for a second round of FIRST (Framework for Integrated Regional Strategies) grants. Applications are due by August 27. DEED will award four FIRST grants in the amount of $50,000 [...]

Immaculate Conception church festival

[ August 1, 2008; ] Community and conversation in Lonsdale at the Immaculate Conception Church Festival at 116 Alabama St SE

Campaign Kick Off in Belle Plaine

[ August 2, 2008; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Kick off event at the home of Joanne Gill

 

Kick-Off Event for Re-election

On Sunday, July 13th, I launched my bid for re-election as representative of the people in Minnesota House district 25B. About 50 people attended my kick-off event hosted by Bob and Suzannah Ciernia of Northfield in their beautiful, backyard garden. Supporters were treated to lemonade and root beer, cheese and crackers, an assortment of [...]

Lonsdale Grande Parade

[ August 9, 2008; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Help Lonsdale celebrate Community Days at the Grande Parade.

Webster Harvest Days Parade

[ August 24, 2008; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] One of Minnesota’s ONLY Parades with an airplane fly-over!

Asset Based Community Development

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is seeking up to eight communities (a geographical community, a neighborhood, a county, groups of organizations, or any combination) to engage in asset based community development (ABCD) efforts leading to economic growth and prosperity.
 As part of the grant, SMIF will provide up to $15,000 for community projects along with training [...]