Two local organizations, Greater Bemidji and the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, have received funds from the state to go towards addressing the shortage of affordable child care in the area.
In 2022, a First Children's Finance report showed a need for 935 additional child care slots in Kandiyohi County. The Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission will use a $200,000 state grant to work with and support current providers, and to encourage new providers.
Cook County EDA will receive $180,000 grant from state for child care initiatives wtip.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wtip.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Kandiyohi County Board will consider various requests for American Rescue Plan Act funding from various departments. The board has been holding work sessions to discuss how to spend the county's remaining dollars from the COVID-19 stimulus package.