(News Release Courtesy of the Federal Transit Administration) ASHEVILLE, NC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers today announced three Administrator’s Awards for Outstanding Public Transportation Service in Rural Public Transportation. The announcement was made at the 22nd National Rural and Intercity Bus Conference in Asheville, NC. “The
Financial help available only through MNsure for individuals earning up to $47,520; family of four earning up to $97,200 September 30, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shane Delaney Director of Communications and Marketing shane.m.delaney@state.mn.us 651-247-5522 ST. PAUL, Minn.—As final 2017 individual market health insurance rates are released by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, MNsure is
By Deb Moldaschel, Editor / Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch Kurk Kramer, Sleepy Eye EDA Coordinator, said that the shortage of child care options in Sleepy Eye was an issue that came up at the EDA’s planning meeting in January of 2015. “We have a planning meeting each year and the EDA members bring up issues of
Linda Grinde, Board member, Polk County Low-Income Sector was recognized at the Tri-Valley Board meeting on Tuesday, August 9. Linda resigned her position on the Tri-Valley Board of Directors after 36 years. Thank you for your years of service and dedication Linda!
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. has received an Otto Bremer Trust Grant of more than $128,000 for the Agassiz Townhome project and a two year housing pilot project. Agassiz Townhomes will serve Crookston’s lower income workforce, addressing a need of many employers and allowing more workers to live in the community. The Otto Bremer Trust Grant
SMIF on 06/23/2016 OWATONNA, Minn., June 23, 2016 – Representatives from early childhood organizations gathered at the office of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) in Owatonna today to celebrate 14 years of the BookStart program and 26 new BookStart awardees. This year, SMIF awarded 10,000 books with a total value of $172,650 in partnership
By Hannah Black on Jul 3, 2016 at 8:14 p.m. (Grand Forks Herald) CROOKSTON, Minn.—Eight Brooks siblings gathered with family at Highland Park on Sunday afternoon, marking the second time in three decades they had been together at the same time. The siblings called the event the Brooks Family Reunion—around 50 family members attended. But
The Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Public Transportation Program will provide free transportation on T.H.E. Bus to the free summer meals programs in Crookston, Thief River Falls, and Warren. In Crookston, T.H.E. Bus for Eat United will run Monday through Thursday with predetermined schedule stops. Hours of operation are 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. from June
The Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Public Transportation Program announced recently that it will offer free public transportation in the city of Warren. This city-wide service begins on June 6 and runs until August 29. Free rides will be available on Monday’s from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Following August 29 the cost of a ride
The Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Transportation Program had an opportunity to provide transportation to a unique group of riders in April. Tri-Valley’s T.H.E. Bus was utilized to transport players, coaches, and staff from teams competing in the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey World Championship U18. The event was held in Thief River Falls
