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Tipoffs for Mankato, Minnesota (City) Newsletter for Wednesday October 27, 2021 ( 4 items )  

FCC Announces 36 Newly Approved Connected Care Pilot Program Projects
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021: The Federal Communications Commission approved a Public Notice announcing its third set of approved Connected Care Pilot Program projects. These 36 projects were approved for a total of $15,337,689 in funding. The newly selected Pilot projects join an additional 57 projects approved earlier this year, bringing the total to over $69.3 million in funding for projects serving patients i  more

Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept. Awards $2 Million in Redevelopment, Demolition Funds to 9 Projects Across State
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 27 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021: The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded $2 million to redevelop 9 sites in eight different cities, including a demolition grant throughout Minnesota. Redevelopment projects made possible through the grants are expected to create 74 new jobs and retain 48 jobs while providing more than 524 new housing units, 14  more

Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance: Despite Continued Congestion, Ports Actually Handling More Cargo
MANKATO, Minnesota, Oct. 27 (TNSPol) -- The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance issued the following news: Hopes are on the rise that new efforts by the container ports and the supply chain partners that serve them, under pressure from the Biden Administration to adopt 24/7 or some level of increased hours of operation, will begin whittling back the backlog of containers stuck on the docks and ships parked offshore waiting to unload. However, the prognosis is not positive for a quick turn-around  more

Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance: Mercaris Murmurings - Organic Prices Remain Bullish During Harvest
MANKATO, Minnesota, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance issued the following news: Organic soybean prices are slightly bullish as harvest progresses and imports continue to fall. As of Oct. 17, Mercaris estimates the U.S. organic soybean harvest was 55% complete, mostly even with last year's harvesting pace, though recent heavy rains across the Corn Belt could temporarily slow harvesting. Over September, U.S. organic soybean imports were down 86% y/y following minimal im  more