Minnesota Paid Leave is coming. Is your business ready?
Oct. 31, 2024 is the First Milestone. Benefits begin Jan. 1, 2026.Minnesota is in the process of implementing a statewide paid family and medical leave program. This program will affect virtually all Minnesota employers. The first quarterly reporting for employers is due October 31, 2024. Paid Leave benefits will start for Minnesotans on January 1, 2026. The website for the program is paidleave.mn.gov. Below are a couple of flyers with some highlights.What is the difference between Earned Sick and Safe Time
PACF Announces Grant Opportunities
Pipestone Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of Southwest Initiative Foundation, invites everyone to their 1st Annual Grant Gala. They will be awarding 10 grants, up to $2,500 each, to eligible non-profit organizations. Submissions Open: Wednesday, September 18, 2024.Submissions Close: Monday, October 21, 2024 by 5:00 pm. Celebration & Grant Giveaway: Thursday, November 7, 2024, 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Schroeder Center. Eligibility for Grants:501(c) Non-Profit Organizations & Units of
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35th Annual Water Tower Festival Parade Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 Pipestone Area Chamber's 35th Annual Water Tower Festival Parade Winners! Winners were selected based on the interpretation of the 2024 parade theme, “Level Up, Pipestone! Paying Tribute to Family-Friendly Video Games.” On behalf of the Pipestone Area Chamber Board and Staff, we sincerely thank all of our parade entries as well as our generous Festival Sponsors, many community volunteers, and everyone who attended the 2024 Water Tower Festival! Here are this year’s
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18th Annual Chamber Golf Classic Winners!
18th Annual Pipestone Area Chamber Golf Classic:- Thursday, June 6, 2024, 2:00 pm Shotgun Start, held at Pipestone Country Club- Scramble Format: Team format where players hit from the best shot and combine their strokes for the lowest score.- 22 Teams of four competed (88 golfers) - largest event to date! Team Awards:- 2024 Team Champions (Lowest Score) were Hartquist Funeral & Cremation Services won the tournament with the lowest score of 29. Team Members included: Jeff Hartquist, his sons Henry & Graham,
BeMobile Receives Verizon Agent of the Year
BeMobile Receives Verizon Agent of the Year BeMobile Verizon is proud to announce that it has earned Agent of the Year for the second year in a row. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions of BeMobile in providing exceptional services to its guests and driving significant growth with Verizon's products and services. As a Verizon partner since 2000, BeMobile has consistently demonstrated its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and superior customer experiences with a
Hwy 23 Projects for 2024
Project Update: The Florence culvert detour has been lifted. The Pipestone bridge detour is expected to be lifted approximately Nov. 1, 2024.Project Overview: MnDOT is planning two projects on Highway 23 from Pipestone to Russell. Work includes a box culvert replacement near Florence, and resurfacing of Hwy 23 from Pipestone to Russell with a bridge replacement in Pipestone. This project addresses deteriorating pavement and improves drainage. Construction is scheduled for 2024. Click HERE for more
