Cooperation with university boosts town’s future
In the far northwestern corner of Minnesota, Badger (population 417) has big plans.
The city recently completed a series of infrastructure improvement projects, including renovating its water tower, replacing fire hydrants, extending sewer mains, and installing new smart water meters in every household and business.
The city also identified future projects. To bring all these plans together, city councilman Corey Christianson, who also runs two local grocery stores, turned to the University of Minnesota’s Empowering Small Minnesota Communities program for help. ESMC is designed to support small communities, just like Badger, in becoming well-positioned to benefit from federal, state and local investment.
PHOTO: Rusty water supply lid on ground. (Adobe Stock │ #115983451 – happycreator)