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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 With over $12 million in funding from USDA Rural Development, Mazeppa will replace its outdated and costly plant, which has served the community since the 1950s.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.” 

New YMCA Opens in Ottawa, IL: A Boost for Community Health and Wellness

The city of Ottawa warmly welcomed its new YMCA facility in May 2024; a testament to community investment and local collaboration aimed at promoting health, wellness, and social engagement. This state-of-the-art facility represents a $27.5 million investment in the community, made possible by a substantial $12.8 million USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Direct Loan and a re-directed loan through the USDA Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) Program. The $1 million REDLG loan was made to Corn Belt Energy who then relent the funds to Ottawa YMCA.  

Bringing Renewable Energy to Southeast Utah Using the Desert's Greatest Resource

The remote desert of Southeastern Utah brings a landscape like no other. While towering red rock mesas and sandstone cliffs provide amazing views you see very few people, and an abundance of sunshine. Southeast Utah’s San Juan County is the largest county in Utah, covering over 7,800 square miles. San Juan also holds the driest climate, most extreme weather - and the lowest income in the state.

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