Board authorizes application for childcare retention grant to keep local centers open

Mar 17, 2026

Economic development coordinator Leslie Sauter told commissioners a last‑minute DEED grant application could retain 159–177 childcare slots and 13 staff across two centers; the board authorized the county chair to execute documents so staff can submit the application before the deadline.

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The Pine County board authorized county staff to finalize and submit a DEED childcare retention grant application intended to help local centers stabilize staffing and training.

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