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The Redwood County Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board, County Commissioners, County Administrator, and Economic Development Coordinator embarked in strategic planning activities beginning late summer of 2022. Through a process of gathering and analyzing insights from a broad array of stakeholders, the EDA was able to establish strategic priorities for the next 24 months and the key objectives. The priorities and strategies included in the plan were identified as the best ways for the EDA to catalyze business retention, job creation, and economic growth.

Redwood County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, March 21 and approved the Cooperative Construction Lighting Maintenance Agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation. The county will be installing light poles at the intersections of MN 67 and CSAH 24, MN 67 and CSAH 1, MN 68 and CSAH 1, and MN 68 and CSAH 6.

On Monday, March 20, the Senate Transportation Committee heard a Republican- backed proposal to ensure sustainable funding for Minnesota’s roads and bridges. Senate File 414 allows for 100% of tax revenue from the sale of auto parts to go from the general fund to the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund (HUTDF). This funding would help rebuild transportation infrastructure throughout Minnesota, including in small cities and townships.

The Skally Line will be at the Wabasso Public Library on Wednesday, April 5 at 4 p.m. The Skally Line steams its way around the curves and bends of early American music: String band blues, Appalachian ballads, fiddle tunes, early country and bluegrass, and Tin Pan Alley music.

To schedule a meal, please call a day before by 11:30 p.m. to the senior center at (507) 644-6464 or Gail by 1:30 p.m.

Redwood Area Chamber and Tourism has partnered with IMPACT to Influence founder, Ann Vote to offer a 3C Leadership Series, an educational three-part series for individuals, businesses and their employees, and non-profit volunteers and leaders. Sharpen your leadership communication skills to allow for business and people growth with your organization with this interactive workshop. Vote’s mission is to support leaders to build and nurture a culture where people feel valued, trusted and confident. Event themes include “Cultivate Your Culture with Clarity and Confidence”, “Consistent Actions Will Accelerate Growth in Your People and Business” and “Curate Solutions by Defining Your Challenges and Empowering Your People”.