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Compeer Financial to host “Rooted & Rising: Rural Forum”
Compeer Financial to host “Rooted & Rising: Rural Forum” Join GMNP member organization Compeer Financial at their upcoming “Rooted & Rising: Rural Forum”, September 14-16 in Owatonna. This forum will convene leaders from across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. This in-person event will dive deeper into rural infrastructure, business needs, and community vitality. It’s a…
Read MoreSave the Date: Foundations of the Future Conference
Save the Date: Foundations of the Future Conference Join economic development professionals and community leaders from across Minnesota for a two-day conference focused on one of the most difficult barriers to community growth: access to child care. Learn how to utilize child care as a critical economic development strategy and explore practical, locally driven solutions…
Read MoreGMNP 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
GMNP 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up Click to view the recording of the GMNP Legislative Wrap-Up webinar on May 22, 2026. The webinar slides are available here. The full session wrap-up report is available here. Contact: info@gmnp.org (651) 259-1908 Categories Broadband (3) Capital investment (5) Child care (10) Economic development (21) Event Archives (1) Grants and…
Read MoreLegislature passes housing package days before the end of the session
Legislature passes housing package days before the end of the session A Housing bill full of compromise was passed by the House and Senate and sent off to the Governor on May 13. The Housing Conference Committee, having only met twice to work out the two bills, created a bill that makes key investments in…
Read MoreAs the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is watching
As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, key bills the GMNP is watching As the Legislature enters into its final two weeks of session, the GMNP is still actively following numerous bills related to GMNP priorities on housing, workforce devlopment, small business supports, and more. See the full list of bills we are…
Read MoreSenate unveils omnibus tax bill with provision for property taxes
Senate unveils omnibus tax bill with provision for property taxes Earlier this week, the Senate Taxes Committee released its omnibus tax bill (S.F. 5052), which passed out of committee on April 30. Inlcuded in the bill is a provision relating to property taxes. This provision is a one-time appropriation of $100.8 million (+12%) for the…
Read MoreRFP for early childhood facilities now open through DCYF
RFP for early childhood facilities now open through DCYF The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), through its Child Care Services Division, is seeking proposals from qualified responders to predesign, design, construct or renovate facilities for early childhood learning programs under the Early Childhood Facilities Grant Program. The Department expects the term of any…
Read MoreThe State of Rural 2026 report published
The State of Rural 2026 report published The Center for Rural Policy and Development recently released their annual report on the state of various economic and demographic indicators in rural Minnesota. The report covers population growth, migration, and demographic shifts, economic and workforce trends, and compares current data to past trends and future projections. You…
Read MoreSenate Committee hears bill with funding & policy changes for Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant program
Senate Committee hears bill with funding & policy changes for Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant program On March 23, the Senate Housing and Homeless Committee heard S.F. 4571, authored by Sen. Grant Hauschild. This bill provides $15 million in General Obligation bonds to the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant program and also makes a policy change to the…
Read MoreGMNP at the Legislature: Key bills the GMNP is watching
GMNP at the Legislature: Key bills the GMNP is watching Recent bills that are key to the GMNP’s 2026 legislative priorities include: S.F. 3664 (Champion) – Agency policy bill. S.F. 3839 (Port) – Housing infrastructure bond issue and appropriation. H.F. 3600 (Perryman) – Competitive selection processes modified for certain housing development programs. S.F. 4123 / H.F. 3895 (Port / Igo) – Zoning authority of local governments over certain housing types limited.…
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