Minnesota Main Street Partnership

The Minnesota Main Street program is a proven, comprehensive strategy that helps communities create new jobs and businesses while revitalizing buildings and preserving their historic downtowns. The program provides the tools, training, information and networking that communities need to revitalize their business districts. There are currently seven Minnesota Main Street designated communities: Faribault, New Ulm, Owatonna, Red Wing, Shakopee, Willmar and Winona. In the first two quarters of 2016, these cities gained 53 full-time jobs, 48 part-time jobs and 12 new businesses. These cities also saw 34 building rehabilitation projects, eight public improvements and six new construction projects completed, a total value of over $6.9 million. In addition, there are 22 associate member communities that receive access to networking opportunities and discounted admissions to trainings through this program.