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GMNP Update - August 15, 2025 |
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GMNP UPDATE - AUGUST 2025 |
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Dear GMNP Members,
I hope you’ve been having a busy and fun summer. I’ve had the chance to visit and meet with a number of you over the past month, which is probably my favorite part of the work at GMNP. This included a visit to Thief River Falls, where I was able to tour DigiKey and see their phenomenal electronics distribution facility, and joined the ribbon-cutting of the Discovery Place childcare center (more below).
I was also able to join the West Central Initiative Foundation’s joint Economic Development District/West Central Initiative Board meeting to provide a legislative update and discuss regional challenges, as well as join the Board for a fish fry and more discussion.
I also attended the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Summer Conference and introduced and moderated a presentation about Manufactured Housing Communities from Dave Berglund at CoNorth Homes (formerly North Country Foundation).
I’m still planning to do a couple more member visits yet this fall to talk more about the challenges and opportunities in your communities, so more to come! Also, feel free to drop me a note if you have a ribbon-cutting or community event I could join to learn more about how we can continue to strengthen Greater Minnesota communities.
Best,
Darielle Dannen Executive Director, Greater Minnesota Partnership |
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CGMC presentation on Manufactured Housing Communities from Dave Berglund at CoNorth Homes. |
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Tour of the DigiKey distribution facility in Thief River Falls. |
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT |
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GMNP member DigiKey partnered with Discovery Place and Valley Home to support and celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the Discovery Place childcare center in Thief River Falls last week. The project adds 156 new child care spots, which will reduce the region’s child care shortage. Congratulations to DigiKey and the Thief River Falls community on this critical win for families in their area, and thank you for the invitation to join the community in celebrating. |
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Do you have recent local projects, exciting programs, or other news to share with GMNP members? Send us a short snippet so we can include it in the next newsletter! |
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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES |
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CGMC Fall Conference - November 13-14 (Grand Rapids) GMNP members are invited to join our sister organization, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC), for their annual Fall Conference. The two-day conference agenda will feature educational presentations, networking opportunities, and more! Click here for more info on the CGMC website. |
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FUNDING RESOURCES |
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Housing:
Workforce Training – Available Now
Economic Development – Available Now
MPCA Grants – Available Now
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CONTACT & CONNECT |
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Darielle Dannen, Executive Director (651) 259-1908
Emma Nelson, Membership & Operations (651) 259-1936
Visit us online at www.gmnp.org |
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The Greater Minnesota Partnership advocates for public policies and investments that stimulate prosperity throughout Greater Minnesota. |
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