The Jackson County Sheriff’s office reported on the 30th, deputies handled multiple Snow Emergency parking violations in Jackson. At 8am A deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at Sandy Point Park which is closed for the winter. The deputy learned the party was homeless and living out of their vehicle and were using power from a camping spot. In the evening Deputies assisted the Jackson Ambulance with a medical and responded to a report of harassment.
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Mountain Lake Police Department had six calls in the week of November 21st to the 26th. They reported they assisted a semi with mechanical problems, responded to a false burglary alarm, handled a civil dispute, conducted a welfare check, cited a driver for no MN Drivers License and while an officer was checking on a suspicious person, they were arrested for a warrant out of another county.
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This weekend the Merchant Matinees will feature Sonic 2. This Free movie opportunity starts at 1:00 and the doors open a half hour before showtime.
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USDA Rural Development has funding available for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area.
The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is required, and the interest rate could be as low as one percent with a subsidy. Applicants must meet income and credit guidelines and demonstrate repayment ability. The program is available in rural communities of generally 35,000 people or less.
The maximum loan amount is $40,000 at a one percent interest rate, repayable for a 20-year term and can be used to improve or modernize homes and do essential repairs. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to homeowners 62 and older and must be used to remove health or safety hazards, such as fixing a leaking roof, installing indoor plumbing, or replacing a furnace.
Time is limited to receive funds for the current fiscal year. Contact a USDA Rural Development Housing Specialist in your area today, to see if you qualify.
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
1005 HIGH AVENUE NE 1810 30TH STREET NW, SUITE 3
WILLMAR, MN 56201-2680 FARIBAULT, MN 55021-1843
320-235-5612 ext. 4 507-332-7418 ext. 4
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
1424 E COLLEGE DRIVE, SUITE 500
MARSHALL MN 56258-2090
507-537-1401 ext. 4
USDA Rural Development loans and grants provide assistance that supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/mn
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Happy Friday!!! It’s already December 2nd and you know what that means… Only 22 days till Santa starts to make his epic journey around the world in one glorious night. BUT that’s in our future. Today is National Mutt Day. Yep, I can’t believe it, but I am actually going to celebrate this day… I don’t know what we were thinking but we caved and now have an adorable puppy. Otis Merle. Again, I do not know what we were thinking but we have been blessed with an energetic pup that loves to run, chew, steal towels, gnaw holes in all our socks, lick your face and sleep on your head. YES we must celebrate National Mutt Day because Otis deserves his day in the spotlight and doggone it he is just such a good boy…