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The South Central Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross is on standby, awaiting word if they need to send personnel to assist with disaster relief in Moore, Oklahoma.
The South Central Minnesota Chapter of the American Red Cross is on standby, awaiting word if they need to send personnel to assist with disaster relief in Moore, Oklahoma.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:21:35 GMT
Although Memorial Day weekend is traditionally known for packing up your bags, hitting the road and getting out of town. This year might be a little different with gas prices so high some residents opting
How a "stay-cation" might be a better option for frugal travelers.
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Mankato's style of *Community Policing is getting international attention. A group of law enforcement professionals from Afghanistan got a private tour of The Mankato Department of Public Safety yesterday.
Mankato's style of *Community Policing is getting international attention. A group of law enforcement professionals from Afghanistan got a private tour of The Mankato Department of Public Safety yesterday.
The proposal calls for a tax credit for businesses that hire veterans. The overall cost of the proposal is still in the works, but lawmakers envision businesses receiving a tax credit of $3,000 for hiring a disabled vet, $1,500 for hiring an unemployed veteran and $500 for hiring any veteran. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Secretary for Watonwan County Joe McCabe says if utilized businesses would not only receive an economic gain, but an excellent employee. McCabe says, "They're going to end up with a veteran male or female that is very dedicated and very willing to work for them."
Introduced on Monday, the bill is receiving support from both parties and numerous veteran advocacy groups. The unemployment rate for Minnesota veterans who have served since 2001 is currently 23 percent.
