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Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council awarded$600,000 grant
Governor Tim Walz last week announced the recipients of nearly $20 million in grants to grow Minnesota’s workforce through the Drive for 5 Workforce initiative, a new effort to prepare more Minnesotans for high-demand jobs in five occupational categories: technology, the trades, caring professions, manufacturing and education.“We’re partnering with organizations across the state to expand job training programs and grow the workforce for the future,” said Governor Walz.
Briana Mumme joins Southwest Initiative Foundation staff
Briana Mumme has joined Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) staff as economic development manager.
Solar Eclipse viewing event at Lac qui Parle State Park
Don’t miss one of best celestial events of the year at Lac qui Parle State Park.
Yellow Medicine County Courts
Granite Falls Police DepartmentSonora, Gloria Jean, Atwater; Offense date 7/2/10 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 3/16/24 Guilty; Disposition 3/16/24 Convicted; Court Decision 3/16/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.Erickson, Carson Wayne, Willmar; Offense date 5/16/23 Traffic - Insurance - No Proof Driver (Misdemeanor); Plea 3/23/24 Guilty; Disposition 3/23/24 Convicted; Court Decision 3/23/24 Payable without appearance; $200 Fine.
St. Cloud VA to host Clothesline Project
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in April, the St.
DNR announces plans for the $35 million Get Out MORE investments to modernize boat access across the state
Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has identified more than 40 public water access sites throughout the state for extensive upgrades; smaller-scale improvements to more than 75 additional accesses are also anticipated.
Body found in the Minnesota River
Granite Falls Police Department The Granite Falls Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a person whose body was found in the… Login to continue reading Login…
State of Minnesota officially returns land to Upper Sioux Community after 161 years
On March 15th, a crowd gathered in the Upper Sioux Community Multi-Purpose Building for an official ceremony marking the transfer of the Upper Sioux Agency State Park to the Upper Sioux Community (Pezihutazizi Oyate).
Library hosts free event for youth
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