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LOCAL BRIEFS Grant funding expands
to biodiesel blending
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for grants that will enhance the state's biodiesel industry.
A total of $300,000 in funds is available to the owners of facilities that supply petroleum products to customers who sell, use or transport fuel in the state. The facilities should be located on or near a petroleum terminal and have an infrastructure that can be designed to blend cold weather biodiesel with conventional diesel fuels. Cold weather biodiesel is a high-quality biodiesel blend that can be used successfully year-round even in the coldest climates.
Grant funds may be used to offset the cost of necessary infrastructure equipment, including but not limited to tank, pipe, valves, meters, pumps and heating equipment plus the cost of engineering, fabrication and installation.
Proposals must include a description and cost of the proposed blending facilities and assurances that the facility will provide biodiesel blended fuels to the Minnesota fuel market in cold weather conditions.
For a copy of proposal requirements, contact Christina Connelly at (651) 201-6220 or e-mail to Christina.Connelly@state.mn.us or go to the Web site www.mda.state.mn.us and click on grants, loans and financing.
Questions may be directed to Connelly through Nov. 14. Proposals must be received by her at 625 North Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55155 no later than 4 p.m. Nov. 28.
55+ Driver Improvement Program offered
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer the four-hour 55+ Driver Improvement Refresher Course from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church; 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Breezy Point City Hall; 1:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Aitkin Public Library; 1-5 p.m. at Crosslake Community Center/Community Education; 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2 at Emily Charter School.
The eight-hour full course will be offered from 5-9 p.m. Nov. 24 and 25 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, Nisswa.
The course is open to the public. Pre-registration is requested. A Minnesota Highway Safety and Research Center certified instructor teaches this class. Driver safety, confidence and comfort are enhanced by using the most up-to-date research in the field, including the latest visual scanning and steering techniques, anti-lock braking skills, airbag information, driver distraction, road rage and new vehicle technology.
The fee for the four-hour refresher course is $18 and the eight-hour course is $20. For more information or to register call (888) 234-1294.
Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a 10 percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law. First-time participants must complete two four-hour sessions. Repeat persons are required to take a four-hour refresher course.
Second half of agricultural and mobile home taxes due
Crow Wing County Treasurer Laureen Borden announced the second half of agricultural and mobile home/personal taxes this year only, are due on or before Nov. 17. If mailed, timeliness is determined by the postmark. Payments may be made by mail or in person at the treasurer's office on the second floor of the historic courthouse.
Crow Wing County has partnered with Official Payments to offer taxpayers an option to pay their tax electronically either over the Internet by going to www.mncountypayments.org or by calling (800) 272-9829. All Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit and debit cards are accepted. If using these methods, the county jurisdiction code is 3329 and you need the RE code or parcel number of the property. There is an additional transaction fee charged.
Post-op care course set for Nov. 13 at CLC
Post-operative care for the elderly surgical patient will be the subject of a two-hour presentation Nov. 13 at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.
The Lakewood Health System Education Department will discuss geriatric needs, pain management, urinary and bowel issues, nutrition and PT/OT requirements. A multidisciplinary approach to common concerns, complications and solutions will be identified.
The session is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in C225 at CLC, and the fee is $35. Deadline is Nov. 6. For more information, call (800) 933-0346 ext. 8142 or 855-8142.
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