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WEM seniors offered full scholarships to vocational schools

WATERVILLE — Waterville-Elysian-Morristown High School senior Charles Slayton has been saving up money for vocational college for a really long time, so when he found out he was eligible for

PPP loans infused more than $256M to area businesses

St. Peter CPA Marie Dranttel knows more than most about navigating the federal Payroll Protection Program that provided forgivable loans to business as part of the CARES Act. The $659 billion in funding was aimed at providing money for keeping employees on the payroll and for some other qualifying expenses. Businesses can get the loans forgiven after documenting they used them for qualifying expenses. Drantell received a $23,400 PPP loan to help pay her staff. “It helped. It paid wages. That’s what it was there for and I used it,” said Drantell, who is also a Nicollet County commissioner. “It was a big help to businesses early on (in the pandemic).”

Community members help stuff the bus with items for those with housing needs

Community members help “stuff the bus” with items for those with housing needs The Grinch and Santa wave from the top of The Do Good Bus collecting gifts for those in need. (Source: Bernadette Heier) By Bernadette Heier | December 16, 2020 at 6:43 PM CST - Updated December 16 at 7:12 PM MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - For those on the brink of, or already experiencing homelessness, the holidays can be a very difficult time. That’s why the community along with a festive bus helped “lighten the load” for those in need this season. Santa, the Grinch and their helpers were busy making rounds throughout the community Wednesday, collecting holiday bundles for those experiencing homelessness or housing difficulties.

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