Business

Minnesota’s Drive For 5 Initiative

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development recently launched the Drive for 5 Workforce Initiative, a major new effort to prepare more Minnesotans for high-demand jobs in five occupational categories: technology, the trades, caring professions, manufacturing, and education.“Whether it’s teaching our students or innovating in technology, Minnesota has hundreds of employers looking to fill good-paying jobs, and we’re working to ensure Minnesotans have access to the training they need to fill them,” said Gov.

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New ownership takes the wheel at Falls Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

In a significant development for the International Falls community, Falls Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, formerly known as Wherley Motors, has entered a new era of ownership.Jacob Lawrence and David Yount, the new proprietors, bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to continuing the dealership’s legacy of service, community pride, and unwavering customer satisfaction.The transition took place on May 5, marking the dawn of an exciting chapter for Falls Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.Jacob Lawrence, driven by a lifelong passion for automobiles, traces his inspiration back to his father, a seasoned Mercedes-Benz technician.

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Timber and taxes workshop

University of Minnesota Extension will present the Timber Management & Taxation School designed to provide tax professionals, foresters, logging contractors, landowners, agricultural lenders, and farm management instructors with up-to-date information on federal tax treatment of income and expenses associated with the sale of timber.The workshop will be 10 a.m.

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