Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM/Learfield)- The U.S. Small Business Administration is making available low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations affected by drought in 14 Minnesota counties. Those counties are Benton, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Lincoln, Lyon, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Stearns, Todd, Wadena and Yellow Medicine. The businesses hurt by the drought can apply for up to a $2 million dollar loan with interest rates as low as 4%. Loans can last up to 30 years and there is no interest or required payments during the first 12 months following disbursement. Businesses can apply online at sba.gov/disaster.
Recount for Minnesota Senate District 4 race decided by four votes could take place after Thanksgiving
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM/KFGO)- It might take until after Thanksgiving to conduct a recount for the Minnesota Senate District 4 election. Republican Challenger Austin Peterson won the election by four votes over DFL Incumbent Rob Kupec. Kupec can request a recount 48 hours after the Minnesota Secretary of State's offi...
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Minnesota Commerce Department Offers Funding to Transition School Districts to Electric Buses
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM/Learfield)- Minnesota's Commerce Department is offering $1.7 million in grants to help school districts buy new electric buses or convert existing buses from fossil fuels to electric power. The funding can also help with costs for charging stations and other projects. The state could pay for up...
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14 Minnesota Counties Now Eligible for Small Business Loans Due to Drought
Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM/Learfield)- The U.S. Small Business Administration is making available low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations affected by drought in 14 Minnesota counties. Those counties are Benton, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Lincoln, Lyon, Mille La...
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Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar indicates she'll appoint her temporary U.S. Senate successor
Detroit Lakes , MN (WCCO)- Longtime U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is projected to become the first woman to serve as Minnesota's governor, notching a win Tuesday evening in the middle of her Senate term. "She can't be both senator and governor at the same time," said political science professor David Schultz. "...
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