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Camp Ripley Breaks Ground on New Military & Veterans Museum

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Over 200 Minnesotans attended a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum on Sunday afternoon.Located across the street from Camp Ripley near Little Falls, the new site is expected to ensure easy access by the public.“[With] 300,000 veterans in this state today, Minnesota is now home to more than 43,000 Post 11 veterans alone,” said retired U.S. Army Four-Star General Joseph Votel. “And you can imagine how many more stories are yet to be told by them. And the other 100 are 250,000 veterans from Vietnam, Korea, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, as well as a number of our...

Community Development and partners help Morrison County continue to grow

Friday, August 04, 2023

Community Development of Morrison County works to ensure businesses can invest in Morrison County. Whether it’s helping a new business get started, or an existing business expand, Carol Anderson, executive director, is busy. During a July planning session, Anderson updated the County Board about what’s been going on. One of the larger projects Community Development has worked with, North Freeze Dry, is about ready to go.

Governor Walz Announces $13 Million for Business Expansion Statewide

Friday, August 04, 2023

Governor Tim Walz today announced that the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will provide over $13 million to help 15 businesses across Minnesota expand. The funding, from DEED’s Job Creation Fund and Minnesota Investment Fund, will leverage nearly $766 million in outside investment and create 652 jobs over five years. “Minnesota is proud to be a top state for business and to live and work,” said Governor Walz. “I am grateful to the workers, entrepreneurs, and businesses that call Minnesota home and contribute to our economy. We are committed to supporting our businesses and investing in the future of...

Reopening of historic theater is latest gift from Little Falls couple to the community

Thursday, July 27, 2023

If Hollywood arrived in Little Falls, Minnesota, it'd find a sweet story at the local theater. “It was built in 1933,” Susy Prosapio says. For nearly 90 years, the Falls Theatre was downtown Little Falls' centerstage. The community grieved its downfall. “It closed July 16 of 2020,” Susy says. “During the height of COVID,” adds Susy’s husband, Phil Prosapio. Three years later, Susy and Phil are bringing it back as the theater’s new owners. The Falls’ exterior features a fresh coat of paint, with flashing lights and neon on the way. Inside, a rotted ceiling has been replaced. The...

Taco John’s to open at Camp Ripley

Friday, July 07, 2023

For several years, Cassie Baum of Little Falls has dreamed of being her own boss. While owning and operating Frieze Lake Ranch has kept her busy, she is now opening several Taco John’s franchises across Central Minnesota. The one at Camp Ripley in Little Falls is set to open Monday, July 17. Other locations she is in the process of opening franchises in are Pierz, Long Prairie and Rice. The ultimate goal, she said, is to have at least 10 Taco John’s franchises in Central Minnesota. At this time, Baum is hiring for several positions at Taco John’s...

Sea View Farm is Little Falls Chamber of Commerce ‘Large Business of the Year’

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Being named “Large Business of the Year” by the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce is a great accolade for Sea View Farm, said Farm Manager Jim Bridges. “We’re very proud of it,” he said. The recognition also lets them know that they must be doing something right in the community, Bridges said. In addition, he said, being named Large Business of the Year gives Sea View Farm more exposure in the community. Not only to more employees, as they are currently hiring, but also to businesses and partnerships with other farmers. “We...

SBA's Minnesota Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year is Falls Optical

Friday, April 21, 2023

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Kenneth Dodge and Falls Optical, Inc. the 2022 SBA Minnesota Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year. In recognition of National Small Business Week, SBA’s Minnesota District will recognize its 2023 state winners at local events in the weeks ahead. “Veterans give so much to our country both during their active-duty, reserve, and National Guard times and, in the case of veteran small business owners like Dr. Kenneth Dodge, in their civilian endeavors as well,” stated Brian McDonald, SBA’s Minnesota District Director. “This award that recognizes a veteran’s achievement in the business...

Ground to be broken at Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum in Little Falls

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking Sunday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. The event will be held on the future site of the Museum, next to Camp Ripley in Little Falls. More than 100 people are expected to gather and celebrate this major milestone.The program will include featured speakers, special music, a Civil War-era cannon salute, and a working World War II bulldozer. Guided walking tours of the site will be available after the ceremony. Attending members of the public are encouraged to bring a lawn chair for on-site seating.Construction is set to begin in...

Little Falls Holds 50th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

For 50 years and counting, Minnesota residents – whether they’re from Little Falls or out of town – continue to flock towards the Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair. Traditionally held the weekend after Labor Day, the event lets visitors see what the litany of vendors has to offer.

Third generation carries on legacy of Monahan’s Marine

Sunday, September 03, 2023

Since she started working for her dad, Tom Monahan, Anna (Monahan) Read said he continuously told her she would be the third generation to carry on the legacy of the family business, Monahan’s Marine in Little Falls.“He’d tell people, our customers, that. I just told him, ‘You’re nuts,’” she said.The reality of her comeback comment, Read said, was that she couldn’t imagine the family business without her dad. He was the very heart and soul of it.

Teamwork, policy put local foods at center stage in this Minnesota community

Thursday, August 31, 2023

A trio of community organizations including Sprout, MN, The Purple Carrot and the Little Falls Farmers Market are working together to boost local foods in Little Falls, Minnesota, and beyond.When leaders of Sprout, MN heard about the USDA’s Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program, they knew they had something in mind with the potential to hit all the key goals of the program.The program awarded nearly $10 million in 2022. Its goal was to fund projects that meet food needs of low-income individuals; increase self-reliance of communities in providing food needs of the community; and promote comprehensive response to local...

Morrison County Community Development Launches Redesigned Website as Gateway to Prime Site Selection and Business Attraction Opportunities

Friday, August 25, 2023

Morrison County Community Development is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned website, developed in collaboration with Golden Shovel Agency, to enhance its online presence. Located at http://www.cdc.morrison.mn.us/, the user-friendly economic development website prioritizes simplicity and accessibility, ensuring businesses can effortlessly explore growth opportunities. A standout feature is the demographic modules for each community, providing vital insights into workforce, consumers, and market trends. This user-centric approach streamlines the site selection process, enabling well-informed decisions backed by a deep understanding of local dynamics.

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