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Goodhue County
Goodhue County is in the southeast triangle of Minnesota. There are several irregularities in its boundary lines, but, generally speaking, it has Dakota County on the north, Wisconsin on the northeast, Wabasha County on the east, Dodge and Olmsted Counties on the south, and Rice County on the west. The Mississippi River and its enlargement, Lake Pepin, form its northeastern border and separate it from the State of Wisconsin. Its Area is 764 square miles.
Zumbrota Community Trust
Gifts large and small provide the Zumbrota Community Trust with funding to support everything from local health and nutrition needs to free admission nights at the State Theater and preservation of Zumbrota’s Historic Covered Bridge. In addition, grants are awarded each October, with applications due September 15. Outright grants for qualifying programs are also part of the Trust’s mission. The Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization, can assist with charitable trusts, donor advised funds, and many other giving options. All gifts are tax deductible. Contact: zumbrotatrust@gmail.com, or P.O. Box 226, Zumbrota, MN 55992.
Zumbrota Community Band
The Zumbrota Community Band was originally formed in 1877. The present-day band was formed in 1972 under the direction of Robert Schoenburger. Succeeding directors include: William Fosseen, 1975-1977; Lester Bauer, 1977-1992; and John Vettel, 1992-Present. The band consists of amateur musicians who meet once a week to rehearse at the Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School. Members represent several communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Some come from as far as 30 miles away to participate.
The band has performed in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Since 2006 the band has hosted a biennial community band festival held at the band shell in Zumbrota’s East Park.
We are very active in the towns we represent, making appearances at ice cream socials, parades, festivals, history centers, and other noteworthy events such as the closing of the local armory and a sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War. All this is in addition to our annual Christmas concert and our Spring Spaghetti Supper fundraising event.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Schools
The Zumbrota-Mazeppa Schools website is a good place to find out information about our school district. School news, calendars, events, addresses, phone numbers, announcements and monthly newsletters can be found here.
League of MN Cities
The League of Minnesota Cities is committed to "Cities building quality communities through excellence in governance, management and services to citizens." The League represents over 800 Minnesota cities (including Zumbrota). We work in the interest of cities and the communities they serve, achieving our mission through the expertise, involvement and cooperation of our members, Board, ambassadors and staff.
Southeastern MN Initiative Fund
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, a donor-supported public foundation, provides community and economic development resources throughout 20 counties in southeast and south central Minnesota. Founded in 1986 by local volunteers and financial support from The McKnight Foundation, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation responds to the ever-changing needs of businesses and communities within the area.
Southeastern MN Multi-County HRA
The Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA) was organized in August of 1981. Wabasha and Goodhue Counties felt that there was a shortage of decent, safe and sanitary housing available and affordable to elderly persons, individuals and families of low and moderate incomes. The counties determined there was a need for a HRA to exercise their power and create housing for these individuals. Winona and Dodge Counties later joined the HRA to meet the needs of the citizens in their communities.
EDAM (Economic Development Association of Minnesota)
The Economic Development Association of Minnesota was formed as the Minnesota Industrial Development Association in 1967 to provide development professionals like you a forum for exchanging information and staying abreast of current economic development strategies and practices.