Mark Glesener, president of Island Hub, presented the request Oct. 10, 2023, to the Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee during its tour at Ridgewater College in Willmar.
Art, music, food and, most importantly, community can be found at both the Renville County Market in Bird Island and the Granite Falls Makers Markets this summer. Both focus on local artisans and vendors and community togetherness.
The BOLD School Board indicated support for a proposed nonprofit to oversee the proposed repurposing of the Bird Island elementary school as the Island Hub, while also moving ahead with the effort to take a new look at the district's facilities needs.
Bird Island, Lake Lillian and Spicer make pleas for bond funds to state Senate Capital Investment Committee. Lake Lillian and Spicer have major infrastructure needs, while Bird Island has plans for repurposing the former BOLD Elementary School facilities.