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Nobles County Reinvests $30,000 to Support Internship Program After Budget Cut
Summary
Facing a one‑third cut to the 2026 internship budget, the county accepted staff suggestions that unspent 2025 funds could be used and voted to reinvest $30,000 back into the internship program administered with the Private Industry Council (PIC).
Nobles County commissioners voted to reinvest $30,000 into the county’s internship program on Jan. 28 after staff reported the 2026 budget allocation had been cut by roughly one‑third. The program is administered in partnership with the Private Industry Council (PIC); staff said unspent 2025 funding would nearly provide a similar level of support as in 2025, and the board approved reinvesting the $30,000 to sustain the program.
The motion to reinvest the funds was moved by Justin Ahlers and seconded by Bob Paplow. Commissioners acknowledged the reduced 2026 allotment but agreed the reinvestment would preserve program continuity while staff and PIC consider longer‑term funding decisions. No additional staffing or contract awards were recorded in the minutes at the meeting.
