West Twin Cities

DEED, MDVA prepare for virtual veterans career fair

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 15, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) partnered for the 14th annual Veterans Career Fair, which will be virtual this year.

Carver County seeks grants for construction projects

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 22, 2020

Carver County is soliciting federal officials for funding on important construction projects that need to be completed throughout the county, according to a county-issued news release.

From North Hennepin News

County offers paid time off to employees in wake of Floyd's death

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

After the death of George Floyd, Hennepin County employees have been allotted 16 hours of paid time off to mourn, Alpha News reported.

Sheriff reprimanded for personal use of county-issued vehicle

By Kyla Asbury | May 25, 2020

McLeod County reprimanded Sheriff Scott Rehmann for improper use of his county-issued vehicle, the Hutchinson Leader reported.

Shakopee District makes plan for future if schools remain closed

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 22, 2020

The Shakopee School Board is planning to reduce the hours of employees who are working in community education and food service and approved a stipend for the reduction for coaches and extracurricular advisers during a board meeting on April 13, SW News Media reported.

From Minnesota State Wire

Subsidies help keep farmers afloat, farm bureau president said

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

Amid President Donald Trump's trade war bailout subsidy to farmers, Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap said the trade war has definitely affected Minnesota farmers, but the Marker Facilitation Payments (MFP) have helped keep farmers on their feet.