Excitement is building as Lange’s Grocers gets ready to open its doors in downtown Mabel on November 18. It’s been more than six years since the town has had a grocery store and residents are looking forward to shopping locally again. Lange’s Grocers is located at 110 N. Main Street in the former furniture store building. Bryce Lange is the person who is making this a … [Read more...]
Mabel Area Food Shelf seeks volunteers
The Mabel Area Food Shelf is looking for volunteers. There are volunteer opportunities for youth groups, or anyone over 18. Some of the duties that you could have the opportunity to help with would be stocking shelves, light cleaning, organizing of outerwear, making up school or family bags, or assisting when the food shelf is open. Due to confidentiality, volunteers working … [Read more...]
Local electric co-op launches battery pilot project
CRESCO, IA/RUSHFORD, MN, October 23, 2018 — MiEnergy Cooperative recently launched an innovative pilot project to test the benefits of battery storage. As part of the pilot, four 16 kilowatt-hour smart battery storage systems are being installed at homes of co-op members. “We want to gain a better understanding of battery technology on a small scale, like a residential home,” … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards $73,400 in grants
Eight organizations receive small town grants Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved eight grants totaling $73,400 to support small towns of 5,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region. The Small Town Grants Program seeks to build sustainable and vibrant communities by engaging community members, enhancing existing leadership and creating opportunities … [Read more...]
Energy assistance available for customers as heating season approaches
Minnesota Energy Resources reminds customers to check their eligibility for energy assistance as the winter heating season approaches. Applications for energy assistance are now being accepted by Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP). To apply for energy assistance, residents must contact the EAP provider in the county where they live to receive an application. Along … [Read more...]