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Rural Minnesota Town Breaks Ground on Long-Awaited Wastewater Treatment Facility

The City of Mazeppa recently celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of a new wastewater treatment facility, moving one step forward in ensuring a sustainable future for its residents. With over $12 million in funding from USDA Rural Development, Mazeppa will replace its outdated and costly plant, which has served the community since the 1950s.  

From Cheesemaking to Distilling Spirits: USDA Loan Helps Minnesota Creamery Venture Into New Industry

Nestled in the countryside of Brooten, Minnesota, Redhead Creamery stands as a beacon of innovation and community spirit. What was once a traditional dairy farm has expanded into a family-operated business widely recognized as a vibrant hub for artisan cheese and distilled spirits. Redhead Creamery's journey is one of vision, hard work, and fearlessly venturing into new territory.

Grateful Homeowner in South Paris, Maine, Paints a New Vision of Her Future

 

“I couldn’t be happier,” said Lisa Gallant, of her spacious single-family home in South Paris, Maine. 

“I get up in the morning, and I just walk out down the hallway and into the kitchen, and it’s like, ‘I can’t believe I own this,’” she said, her face lighting up with a smile. “It’s pretty amazing, actually.”