COVID-19 News: SW MN cities, counties receive millions in CARES funding

Redwood and Renville Counties have each received over a million and a half dollars from the state in the first round of federal CARES act funding authorized for distribution by Governor Tim Walz in late June.
On Thursday, the state of Minnesota announced it has distributed nearly $600 million to date in aid to local governments impacted by COVID-19.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue received and approved certifications for 64 counties, and 196 cities and townships by June 29. The total distributed was slightly over $596 million as of July 9.
KLGR-area counties that have received CARES funding, as of Tuesday, July 7:
Blue Earth: $8,230,380
Brown County: $3,083,468
Kandiyohi County: $5,235,792
La Qui Parle County: $909,112
Lyon County: $3,166,587
Redwood County: $1,972,047
Renville County: $1,851,578
Watonwan County: $1,368,465
Yellow Medicine County: $1,273,324
KLGR-area communities that have received CARES funding, as of Tuesday, July 7:
City of Belview: $27,273
City of Gaylord: $171,926
City of Luvurne: $355,983
City of Marshall: $1,038,415
City of Morgan: $65,094
City of Olivia: $183,755
City of Springfield: $154,523
City of Wabasso: $52,211.
City of Windom: $341,969
City of Winthrop: $106,380
The funding for counties, cities, and towns can be used to support local government services as well as grants to businesses, hospitals, and individuals who have been impacted by COVID-19. Any remaining unspent funding must be returned to the state by December 10.
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Memorial Day Program
Memorial Day Program
Memorial Day Service at the Odeon Hall, 9:30 am, by the August Donner Post 309. Everyone is […]
Echo American Legion’s Memorial Day Program
Echo American Legion’s Memorial Day Program
The Echo American Legion's Memorial Day Program is at 10:30 a.m. with Ben Lecy as the speaker. […]
Hector American Legion Memorial Day Program
Hector American Legion Memorial Day Program
Program will begin at 10:30 Lunch will be served by the Hector Legion Auxiliary following the program: […]
Lucan’s Memorial Day Observance
Lucan’s Memorial Day Observance
The Lucan Memorial Day Observance will be Monday (Memorial Day), May 29, 2023 at the Veterans Memorial […]
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“Vanishing Landmarks, sharing stories and history through abandoned buildings”
“Vanishing Landmarks, sharing stories and history through abandoned buildings”
The Renville County Genealogical Society, Renville Museum, and Danube Historical Society are partnering to serve a catered […]
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Belview City Wide Garage Sales
Belview City Wide Garage Sales
June 3 rd there will be several Garage sales in Belview. Lots of items on the sales!! […]
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Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Summer Reading Program Kickoff
Join us Monday June 5th at the Redwood Falls Public Library for ice cream, a children’s book […]
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Redwood County Electronics and Appliance Collection
Redwood County Electronics and Appliance Collection
There are some changes to the collection schedule for 2023!! The collections will take place the first […]
The Jolly Pops
The Jolly Pops
The Jolly Pops are a children's music and entertainment group built around Dads who love to play […]
Wabasso Ambulance Burger Feed & Silent Auction
Wabasso Ambulance Burger Feed & Silent Auction
Come out and support Wabasso Ambulance. Proceeds go towards equipment and supplies. Menu includes burgers, hot dogs, […]
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American Legion Riders Meeting
American Legion Riders Meeting
RF American Legion Riders Chapter 38 will meet on Thursday, June 8th, at 7 p.m. at the […]
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Lucan Pretzel Days
Lucan Pretzel Days
Lucan Pretzel Days June 9,10,11 All events in city park unless otherwise noted check out flyer for […]
Lucan Lions Club Beef BBQ & Pretzel Days
Lucan Lions Club Beef BBQ & Pretzel Days
The Lucan Lions Club will kick off Lucan's Pretzel Days on Friday evening, June 9, 2023 with […]
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Prayer by the River
Prayer by the River
Join Gloria Dei Lutheran Church for a short Sunday morning prayer walk along the Redwood River in […]
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Wabasso C-Store Customer Appreciation Lunch
Wabasso C-Store Customer Appreciation Lunch
Stop on out Tuesday, June 13th from 11am - 1pm for our Customer Appreciation Day!!😁⛽❤️ Free will […]
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CLIMB Theatre Show
CLIMB Theatre Show
CLIMB Theatre will be at Wabasso City Park on Wednesday, June 14 at 2:30 PM to put […]
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Carlson Pillow Cleaning
Carlson Pillow Cleaning
Wabasso American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring Carlson Pillow cleaning at the Wabasso Community Center on June 15 […]
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Drainage Public Hearing
Drainage Public Hearing
TO: Landowners of County Ditch No. 70 RE: Notice of Public Hearing Redwood County Commissioners, acting as […]
Ralph’s World – Live Concert
Ralph’s World – Live Concert
Ralph’s World is coming back to Wabasso City Park on Tuesday, June 20 at 4:00 PM. Ralph’s […]
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Mobile Sign Shop
Mobile Sign Shop
The Mobile Sign Shop is rolling up to Wabasso City Park on Wednesday, June 21st to hold […]
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Bridal Shower for Korin Koch and Nick Demuth
Bridal Shower for Korin Koch and Nick Demuth
Come and Go bridal shower honoring Korin Koch, daughter of Lori(Frank) Koch and Steve Koch of Slayton, […]
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Redwood Falls Rotary Club Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
Redwood Falls Rotary Club Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
Rotary is serving the best pancakes in town! Come out and bring your families to enjoy our […]
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Canoeing on the Redwood River
Canoeing on the Redwood River
We have a canoe trip coming up on June 27th and June 29th. Redwood River – Tuesday, June […]
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Outdoor Worship
Outdoor Worship
Join us for an outdoor worship service on the lawn of Gloria Dei. Bring your own chair […]
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Canoeing on the Redwood River
Canoeing on the Redwood River
We have a canoe trip coming up on June 27th and June 29th. Redwood River – Tuesday, June […]
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