EXCERPT: “Select fire departments across southwest Minnesota will get a financial boost toward remaining active in saving lives and protecting property in rural Minnesota. Eight rural fire departments in communities of populations less than 10,000 in The Globe’s coverage area received Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants, administered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The 50-percent matching grants will provide the Rushmore, Wilmont, Mountain Lake, Lakefield, Slayton, Luverne, Woodstock and Walnut Grove fire departments some financial relief on smaller — but necessary — ticket items.” FULLSTORY: http://bit.ly/2CmyLaX
