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The Columbia Heights Economic Development Authority is offering forgivable microloans of up to $10,000 for local businesses affected by federal immigration enforcement, according to the city’s website. The loans may cover up to four months of a commercial lease or mortgage. The loans carry no interest and run for eight months. Loan forgiveness is contingent on the business continuing to operate without interruption in the same commercial space for the full eight months. ...

The Blaine City Council on April 6 unanimously approved a housing program, a senior housing revenue note and revenue bonds to help Catholic Eldercare acquire Crest View Senior Community. The request included not only city-issued conduit financing for the purchase, but also assignment of an existing tax increment financing note tied to the property, a point that drew questions from the council. Council Member Chris Massoglia asked whether the council had any interest in not extending the TIF note, which would return that money to the city’s tax base. ...

Fungi line a tree at the Innsbruck Nature Center. Original Article

Stairs downward at the Innsbruck Nature Center. Original Article

The esker at Innsbruck on April 8. Original Article

The sunset at Innsbruck on the evening of April 8. Original Article

Innsbruck nature center the evening of April 8. Original Article

The natural beauty of Innsbruck Nature Center was on display for touring residents the night of April 8. Original Article

Deer make their way through Innsbruck on April 8. Original Article

Fungi line a tree at the Innsbruck Nature Center Original Article