Genesis Classical Academy (GCA) has more than doubled in size since the school opened its doors in 2015. That could mean GCA officials will need to start looking for a new building in the near future. City Administrator Chris Ziegler told Economic Development Authority board members at their meeting Wednesday there are 70 students enrolled […]
Continue ReadingA city development group wants something done about two vacant commercial properties in Winnebago. “It’s an eye sore when you drive into Winnebago,” says Mayor Jeremiah Schutt. “I get complaints about that every once in a while.” Schutt is referring to the J M Manufacturing building that has been empty since April 2007, when the […]
Continue ReadingIt’s hard to say no to free money. A grant program is helping owners of commercial buildings in Blue Earth pay for exterior improvements and upgrades. And, even businesses that are part of multi-million dollar corporations are eligible for funding. Recently, the city’s Economic Development Authority approved four grants through the Commercial Building Exterior Improvement […]
Continue ReadingThe Economic Development Authority (EDA) in Winnebago is finding out that lending money can be risky business. EDA board members could be left holding the bag on a couple of loans totaling more than $63,000 to open two restaurants. Late last year, the EDA approved a $60,000 loan for Fredonia & Luella’s Seafood Restaurant to […]
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