 While Northwest Technical College in Bemidji has received a large grant to help fund a new program at the school, in April the college unveiled plans to launch a new commercial refrigeration program on campus. The $185,000 grant from Bemidji's George W. Nielsen Foundation will fund equipment, faculty support and professional development for the college program which begins this fall. The grant will provide a $150,000 match for equipment purchases which the college will receive before June 30th. $35,000 will go towards faculty support and professional development after July 1st and after the college hires faculty to teach the program. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.