The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that certain Private Non-Profit organizations (PNPs) in Minnesota  are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans for damages as a result of severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 16 through July 4.

The disaster declaration now covers the counties of Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cass, Cook, Cottonwood, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Itasca, Jackson, Lake, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Sibley, St. Louis, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Watonwan and Winona in Minnesota. Examples of eligible non-critical PNP organizations include, but are not limited to, food kitchens, homeless shelters, museums, libraries, community centers, schools, and colleges.

PNP organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. The interest rate is 3.25%, with terms up to 30 years.

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The Small Business Association Disaster loans apply for businesses of all sizes, homeowners, renters, and private non-profit organizations. So if you have incurred damages from the rain earlier during the Summer of 2024 between June 16th through July 4th, you may be eligible to receive a loan to help in repairing them!

Visit the SBA Loan Disaster application page to submit you loan application and get started on rebuilding today!

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Minnesota Discovery Center is bringing back Bands, Brews, & BBQ starting on June 1st! Stop by and enjoy some food and music from a variety of performers on Thursdays from June through August 4PM-8PM (Unless there is a concert in the amphitheater that Thursday). It is FREE to attend and is a family friendly event that is perfect for soaking in some summer vibes.Enjoy delicious BBQ menu items, signature drinks & adult beverages, live music, yard games, fire pits and the beautiful grounds of the Minnesota Discovery Center!

We will also be offering a food court menu in addition to featured BBQ entrees at each event. Ice cream will also be available. Stay tuned for the menu and featured BBQ entrees soon!Bands, Brews, & BBQ will take place outdoors in The Rustic Pig Food Court, neatly tucked away on the Minnesota Discovery Center’s award-winning campus.

Where:

Minnesota Discovery Center – 1005 Discovery Drive Chisholm, MN

When:

Thursdays starting June 4th from 4 PM-8 PM

Don’t miss out on Bands, Brews, & BBQ this summer, everyone is invited to this weekly cookout party!

JUNE MUSIC LINE UP:

June 1st | Rich Mattson & Germaine Gemberling

June 8th | Jesse Munter

June 15th | BlackHawk (Amphitheater) TICKETS REQUIRED mndiscoverycenter.com/visit/amphitheater-concerts/

June 22nd | Mel Annala

June 29th | High Range

JULY MUSIC LINE UP:

July 6th | R&B (Sharon Rowbottom & Dan Boyer)

July 13th | Horse Face (Tom Frichek)

July 20th | Ryder Grove

AUGUST MUSIC LINE UP:

August 3rd | Joe Filipovich

August 10th | Tamburitzans (Amphitheater – Tickets at MnDiscoveryCenter.com) – No Bands, Brews, & BBQ.

August 17th | Mia Thompson

August 18th | Wild Horses (Amphitheater – Tickets at MnDiscoveryCenter.com) – No Bands, Brews, & BBQ.

August 24th | Stephen Stern

August 31st | Reggie Ducote

Want to hear about more events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our official Chisholm 55719 website!

THE COLDEST FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR

Polar Bear Days are here again February 8th – February 26th. Towards the end of winter the best, coldest, winter festival takes place in Chisholm with a variety of events including raffles, bingo, and more. Events are still being put together but a full list will be coming soon, so make sure to follow Polar Bear Days on Facebook for updates.

CONFIRMED EVENTS

February 8th

February 10th

  • 12th Annual Valentini’s Mixed Bean Bag Tourney
  • Bittersweet at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill

February 11th

  • “I’m New Here” Iron Range Research Center Orientation Tour led by MDC Archivist Chris Welter
  • Vintage Snowmobiles at Tom & Jerry’s
  • Mixed Valentine’s Day Dart Tournament at Sidelines

February 13th

  • Tasting Party at Healthy Vibes – Learn more about Herbalife products, try some delicious & surprising options that you can order or take home. $5 tickets

February 14th

  • Valentine’s Day Dinner at Valentini’s

February 15th

  • Annual Chisholm Chamber $12,000 Raffle – Purchase your tickets at designated venues for your chance to win BIG! Side raffles, food, and drinks at Tom & Jerry’s Bar the evening of the raffle drawing.
  • Scavenger Hunt & Cookie Decorating at Chisholm Public Library

February 16th

  • Bring Your Own Partner Smear Tournament at Sidelines

February 18th

February 19th

  • Tom & Jerry’s Daytona Party
  • “Formerly Charles” at Jim’s

February 20th

  • Sidelines Smear

February 21st

  • Polar Bear Days Music Bingo at Jim’s
  • Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras at Jim’s

February 22nd

  • Boys & Girl’s Hoop Club Pasta Fundraiser at Valentini’s

February 23rd

  • Late Night at the Research Center

February 24th

  • All You Can Eat Fish Fry at Valentini’s

February 25th

  • Northern Traxx Ride – The Annual Northern Traxx Polar Bear Days Ride will start at 10AM at Jim’s Sports Club with breakfast specials and will return at 8PM for in town fun!
  • Luau Party – The Annual Luau Party at Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill will feature music from Merchants of Swill
  • Sled the City
  • Chisholm Lion’s Club Kids Pajama Party
  • Snowshoe Adventure Hike
  • Pool Tournament at T &T DOM
  • “The Hooligans” at T&T DOM 

Ongoing Events

  • Pick up Your “Take & Make Craft” from Chisholm Library
  • “Never Dry: The Rise of Prohibition on The Iron Range” Exhibit at Minnesota Discovery Center
  • Youth & Adult Snowshoe Rentals at Minnesota Discovery Center
  • Tuesdays –
    • Karaoke at Sidelines Sports Bar
  • Wednesdays –
    • Storytime at Chisholm Public Library
    • Open Mic at T&T DOM
  • Thursdays –
    • Wheel of Meat at T&T DOM
  • Fridays –
    • Freeze! It’s Fish Friday at Jim’s
    • Friday Night Meat Raffle at Jim’s
    • Karaoke at T&T DOM
  • Saturdays –
    • Soup Saturday at Valentini’s

See more upcoming events, news, and alerts on our Chisholm website

Chisholm Bond Referendum Meetings

Stop in to Valentini’s Super Club on October 24th at 6PM for the ISD 695 Chisholm Bond Referendum Presentation concerning costs and consolidation! Presented by the Referendum “Yes” Committee.

The ISD 695 Chisholm Bond Referendum Presentation will answer questions you may have such as:

  • What is included in the $32 million referendum?
  • How does this affect tax payers?
  • What would be the financial impacts of consolidation?

The presentation will be by Michael Hoheisel who joined Baird in 2014 and has over 40 years of public finance expertise. He understands serving as your financial partner requires not only a complete and detailed understanding of your goals and priorities but the expertise and resources to tailor financing solutions that are both comprehensive and long term.

His primary focus over the last decade is providing financial services to school districts in the upper Midwest, specifically in Minnesota and South Dakota. In addition, he has assisted clients across the nation with their particular financing needs. Hoheisel is affiliated with the Minnesota School Boards Association, the Minnesota Association of School Administrators, the Minnesota Association of School Business Officials and the Minnesota Rural Education Association. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Management and Finance from St. John’s University.

There will also be two other meetings taking place on Thursday, October 20th at The Balkan Community Center at 6PM & Tuesday, November 1st at Tom & Jerry’s Bar at 6PM. These presentations will be held by Superintendent Adrian Norman and are also opportune times to further learn more about what the Referendum is, what consolidation would mean for Chisholm, and why the issue is important for all Chisholm residents.

Please come out and be prepared to make an informed vote in November. We will also try to film meetings in order to provide the information to those who won’t be able to attend, but if you are able these will be important meetings to listen in on as well as have your questions answered.

Visit the Bluestreak Pride page for more info!