Pine County authorizes quick application for state childcare retention grant
Mar 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
Economic development coordinator Leslie Sauter asked the board to authorize a last-minute application to DEED to help local centers retain staff; commissioners approved authorization after learning the two centers could retain an estimated 159–177 slots and 13 staff if funded.
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Pine County authorized the county administrator and board chair to execute documents to apply for and accept a state Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) childcare retention grant after a late request from county economic development staff.
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