September 2024

BEYOND REASON

Take ‘er easy There’s no easy way to say something like this so I’m just going to come out and say it: Beyond Reason really likes to take ‘er easy. The Careful Reader, which I know you are, will notice Beyond Reason writes the word ‘er instead of “ her” in an effort to take that word, and ultimately the entire phrase easy.

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North House Community Open House a grand success

North House kicked off its three day 2024 Unplugged celebration with a Community Open House and grand opening for the new Welcome Center. “After a year of collaborating with many local contractors and builders, it just felt right to have our Community Open House be not only the start of Unplugged but also the first time the full building was available for the public to explore,” said Greg Wright, North House’s Executive Director. “When I ordered carrot cake for 450 some of the staff wondered if my eyes were getting too big, but within two hours every slice had vanished. Having friends and neighbors checking out every corner and even exploring our new staff offices felt great!”

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COUNTY CONNECTIONS

When the Levy Breaks: Crafting the 2025 Highway Department Budget Over the last several weeks, the highway department has been putting together its proposed 2025 budget. There are a lot of pieces that go into the budgeting process like maintaining our equipment fleet, tracking culvert and gravel costs, ensuring projects are funded, and planning for the future.

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Minnesota leaders mark 100 days until ‘forever chemical’ prevention law takes effect

Local businesses find opportunity under new law that protects health, the environment, and economy In 100 days, Minnesotans will have safer options when they purchase everyday products that are required to be made without PFAS. And today, state leaders celebrated the work of three Minnesota-based companies already making their products without PFAS ahead of the 2023 PFAS Prevention Act that takes effect Jan.

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