Luverne: Home of the VIP Since the summer of 1999, the people of Luverne have been exploring ways to strengthen their community. Through the Blandin Community Investment Partnership (BCIP) process of priority setting, resource inventory, and implementation planning, the VIP (vision, involvement, promise) project has emerged. A commitment to the youth and land of this […]
High Pointe Coverings
A 40-year Old Idea Entrepreneur Lloyd Peterson’s company, High Pointe Coverings crafts wool mattresses, an idea Lloyd has entertained for 40 years now. The idea began forming when Lloyd visited a neighbor’s auction where he met his fate. “She showed me this mattress made of wool, which was over 100 years old. ”I ended up […]
Featherstone Fruits and Vegetables
Extending the Season Ten years ago organic food was considered a specialty item. Today, organic foods have become part of the American mainstream culture. Markets have experienced a 15-20% yearly growth rate for the past 5 years. According to USDA officials, the number of organic farmers is increasing 12% a year. Featherstone Fruits and Vegetables […]
Dodge Nature Center
Nature in the City Dodge Nature Center is a non-profit organization that operates a 320-acre nature preserve and model farm, located in West St. Paul just off State Highway 110. Establish in 1967 by Olivia Dodge, DNC provides outdoor education and environmental experiences to thousands of people each year. “Our biggest asset is that we […]
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