Month: November 2018

The City of Ortonville has been designated as an Opportunity Zone

Of the 509 eligible low-income census tracts in Minnesota, Governor Dayton could designate 128 census tracts as Opportunity Zones.  The Ortonville EDA completed the application and sought support from the City and the County to submit Ortonville’s census tract for consideration as an appointment –… Continue Reading “The City of Ortonville has been designated as an Opportunity Zone”

Water Quality Award!

We received notice from the Minnesota Department of Health (Oral Health Program and Drinking Water Protection) this month that the City of Ortonville received the 2017 Water Fluoridation Quality Award! This award, created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recognizes those… Continue Reading “Water Quality Award!”

Cold Weather Rule – and your Utilities

There is a cold weather rule in Minnesota that tries to help people avoid being disconnected.  However, if a person doesn’t follow the guidelines, they could still have their electricity turned off for nonpayment. Please read the Cold Weather Rule – Link:  https://mn.gov/puc/consumers/help/shut-off-protection/ Further questions regarding… Continue Reading “Cold Weather Rule – and your Utilities”