Final Weekend for Bloomington's Biennial Curbside Cleanup Approaching on May 4
Bloomington ends its Curbside Cleanup on May 4 for residents east of Portland Ave. The event allows locals to discard bulky items curbside. It's available to specific utility bill-paying homes and includes a monthly service for recyclable items.
University of Minnesota Pioneers Educational Breakthrough with Century-Old Chemical Compound Conundrum Solved
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have synthesized a challenging chemical compound, potentially impacting medicine and electronics. Their success used organometallic catalysis in an oxygen-free environment.
City of Plymouth Launches Rebate Program to Promote Water-Efficient Appliances for Residents and Businesses
Plymouth launches a rebate program for water-efficient appliances, offering up to 75 percent cost coverage to promote WaterSense and Energy Star devices, on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted or June 30, 2024.
Minnesota Small Businesses Offered a Life Raft with SBA's Drought-Induced Aid Loans
Minnesota offers federal low-interest EIDLs to small businesses hurt by winter drought, with up to $2M available. Applications are due by May 28, 2024. Assistance is provided by local SBDCs and the SBA Customer Service Center.