Minnesota West Community & Technical College is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Craig R. Leager as Provost, effective June 24. Dr. Leager brings over two decades of leadership across higher education, K-12 schools, corporate and nonprofit sectors, offering a blend of strategic vision, academic innovation, and a deep commitment to student success.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is making additional water level changes at its Lac qui Parle Lake Dam, near Watson, Minnesota, due to ongoing rain within the basin.
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2025 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2025. “Serving on an FSA county committee provides producers with a unique opportunity to have a say in local farm program decisions, ensuring FSA policies work, as intended, for producers at the county level.” said FSA Administrator Bill Beam. “Nominations are now open; here’s your chance to support USDA’s commitment to putting Farmers First by amplifying the voices of farmers and ranchers within your community and effectively delivering the economic support they deserve.”
Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach recently met with the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce. They had a roundtable-style discussion where the congresswoman heard from small business owners and community members about the issues and concerns affecting their community.
The Granite Falls Living at Home Block Nurse Program (GF-LAH/BNP) will be holding a Twenty-five-year anniversary event at the GF- Kilowatt Community Center (KCC), Thursday July 10th from 3:30-5:00 pm.
Minnesota West Community & Technical College is pleased to congratulate the following students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and earning a place on the Dean’s List. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 graded credits and earn a minimum 3.5 grade point average to be eligible for Dean’s List Honors.
Applications are now open for a new round of funding for freight mobility, safety, access and intermodal projects through the Minnesota Highway Freight Program, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today.
Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer!
A new series of free art classes is bringing creativity, and community engagement to Memorial Park this summer thanks to the efforts of local artists Tamara Isfeld and John Sterner, both participating in the Minnesota Parks Artists in Residence (MNPAiR) program.