Eleva-Strum wins state grant for greenhouse project

Chris Vetter, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
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Mar. 18—STRUM — Construction on a greenhouse outside the Eleva-Strum Elementary School is likely to begin this summer after the District was awarded a state grant on Friday.

The state's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer protection announced eight grants statewide on Friday, including the $15,000 grant for the Eleva-Strum School District.

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