ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 21 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded more than $3.08 million in grants and loans to aid in the redevelopment of blighted or dilapidated properties. "These grants are an excellent tool for turning previously unusable sites into space for future businesses," said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. "In partnership with forward-th  more