David Bly

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 olives, […]

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 […]

Governor Tim Pawlenty authorized Minnesota’s participation in the Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) Program. This federally funded program can provide up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers who have exhausted their regular state unemployment benefits. Under the EUC Program, individuals who were unemployed the week beginning July 6, 2008; may apply for […]