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Residential Rehabilitation Is Coming Soon
May 8 2024The four major economic development areas that impact economic growth and enhance the quality of life are the workforce, infrastructure, community efforts, and real estate (commercial and residential). As society celebrates Economic Development Week and America prepares to celebrate Homeownership Month, MARC shares some real estate news for residents.Watonwan County...
Visit K Marie’s Pizzeria in Downtown Madelia
May 7 2024K Marie’s Pizzeria in Downtown Madelia opened on January 1, 2024, intending to serve Minnesotans an authentic taste of Italy. K Marie’s Pizzeria offers foodies additional options to satisfy their cravings and families a quaint place to bond. The Dream Becomes RealityWhile attending South Dakota State University as a double major...
Introducing the Rebrand of MARC
Mar 11 2024Based in Madelia, Minnesota, Madelia Area Redevelopment Corp (MARC) was created to serve as the economic development organization for northern Watonwan County. From 2008 to 2023, MARC has been successful in assisting with business retention, development, and expansion. However, while MARC basks in its successes, it recognizes the importance of...
Shop Local for the Holidays & After
Dec 18 2023There is no better form of customer service than shopping at a local store where the employees greet you by name and ask about your family. This type of friendly service promotes and invites repeat customers. Such warm greetings and personal connections make for positive word-of-mouth advertisements as well. Locals...
Founder and Owner Andrew Altenburg is a natural problem solver and solution maker. After closing his recycling business, he saw an opportunity in the hog confinement building boom of 1994, and jumped in with both feet. Working out of his garage, Altenburg opened Altenburg Construction Inc. Slat Replacement Professionals, and...
La Salle Meats, a La Salle Staple
Dec 14 2023For over 75 years, La Salle Meats has been a staple in La Salle, Minnesota with Manager Patrick Thiner lending his dedication for 30-plus years. La Salle Meats started as a creamery. Due to the need for a meat processing plant and being that La Salle is a farming community,...