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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) USDA Rural Development state director, Jasper Schneider, said that five rural utilities will receive loans or grants to support job creation efforts, business development and strengthen economic growth in rural communities.  

The $2.6 million is being provided through USDA’s Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program. 

Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative will receive $1 million loan for LaMoure Housing Inc. to construct one building to house the local grocery and hardware stores. The LaMoure SuperValu and Nogosek Hardware Hank will each lease half of the new 100” X 200” building. This project will almost double both stores shelf space and create new jobs.