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Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Public Safety Center In Virginia
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Construction has officially started for a much-needed facility for fire, police, and EMS services in Virginia. The groundbreaking ceremony was held today for the Virginia Public Safety Center and Training Facility. The center will be a new and improved state-of-the-art home for the Virginia Fire & EMS Departments and Police Department. Current facilities are outdated and lacking in equipment, technology and space according to officials.
IRRR Board nixes Fond du Lac cannabis proposal
The Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Advisory Board on Tuesday voted down a proposed agency loan and grant for a start-up Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa cannabis operation. On a 5-2 vote, the advisory board disapproved of a $2.5 million loan and a $250,000 business development grant to Fond du Lac Cannabis Corp. However, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commissioner Ida Rukavina said she plans to overrule...
Groundbreaking a 'monumental moment'
VIRGINIA—After years of planning and looking for funds, construction on the Virginia Regional Public Safety Center is about to start. Once completed, the approximately $32 million facility will be home to both the Virginia Police and Fire departments. Construction is expected to start next week and be completed by the fall of 2025, according to City Administrator Britt See-Benes. “It’s an exciting day,’’ Mayor Larry Cuffe said as ground was...
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