SMSU announces Spring 2024 graduates
The Southwest Minnesota State University announced the names of students who have completed respective degree requirements and officially graduated as of Spring Semester 2024.
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Former local resident works to bring urban residents to rural community
On July 16th, Upper Minnesota Regional Development Commission is hosting a virtual Teams webinar featuring Josh Hansen Connell, a former Montevideo resident, and owner of Small Town Vibes.
Midwifery care available at Avera Granite Falls
Certified Nurse Midwife Nikki Jacobson will begin seeing patients at Avera Medical Group in Granite Falls, Minn.
New Extension Educator for Youth Development in Chippewa County
On June 17th, Amber Johnson began her new position as the Extension Educator for Youth Development in Chippewa County.
Despite flooding, outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities will abound in Minnesota 4th of July holiday weekend
The Independence Day holiday weekend is just around the corner, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has tips and important information for visitors to make sure everyone can enjoy the best outdoor recreation opportunities our public lands and waters have to offer, while also staying safe and avoiding areas damaged by current flooding.“Even with the recent flooding around the state, there are a lot of great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors this 4th of July,” DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen said.
New roof for Alano Society Incorporated funded by community
The Granite Falls Alano Society Incorporated extends heartfelt gratitude to the community for the incredible support in raising funds for a new roof at the building, located at 145 8th Avenue, Granite Falls, MN 56241.
Yellow Medicine County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallRamirez, Enrique Vasquez, Worthington; Offense date 6/11/24 No Minnesota Drivers License (Misdemeanor); Plea 6/27/24 Guilty; Disposition 6/27/24 Convicted; Court Decision 6/27/24 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.
Operation Dry Water anchors DNR safety, enforcement efforts during long holiday week
People across the state are gearing up for lots of time on the water in the days ahead and just after the Fourth of July holiday.
Upcoming listening sessions on child care licensing standards hosted by Southwest Initiative Foundation
The Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) is inviting child care providers, economic development professionals, community leaders and champions of child care in southwest Minnesota to attend listening sessions to provide feedback on the draft licensing standards for family child care and child care centers published by the Department of Human Services (DHS) as part of the Child Care Regulation Modernization Projects.“One of the foundation’s priorities is supporting the growth and retention of child care programs in the region because we know access to quality child care is critical to community vitality and economic mobility,” said Briana Mumme, SWIF Economic Development Manager.
