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To the Editor,There are countless ways the United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) impacts our communities.
Scholarships available at Ridgewater for life-saving paramedic training
Ridgewater College is one of several colleges offering Minnesota residents scholarships up to $5,000 per individual to become licensed paramedics, thanks to a $3 million commitment from the 2023 Minnesota Legislature.Paramedics begin as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and then advance their skills to become paramedics.
Local student named to Valley City State dean’s list
Valley City State University has released its President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll and Honor Roll for fall 2023 semester.Local Students making the list are: Savanna Louwagie, Cottonwood, Presidents Honor Roll.The President’s Honor Roll recognizes students who completed 12 semester hours or more of VCSU classes for which grade points are earned with a 4.0 grade point average.
Local students named to MSU dean’s list
The following students have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead dean’s list in recognition of academic achievement for the fall semester of 2023.
SMAC hosts grant workshops to inform local artists of opportunities
Last week, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) hosted a grant workshop at Java River Cafe in downtown Montevideo in order to provide information to area artists about the opportunities available for grants in the region SMAC covers.
Governor Walz appoints Allison Whalen to fill Eighth Judicial District vacancy
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the appointment of Allison Whalen as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.
Upper Sioux Agency State Park to permanently close in February
On January 10th, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sent out a media advisory noting that there would be an online press conference that morning with announcements regarding the closure of Upper Sioux Agency State Park.
New Board formed to support cancer patients in Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties
A group of individuals recently came together to discuss the need of supporting local cancer patients in Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties.
Alexandria Technical & Community College Fall Dean’s List
Scott Berger, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Alexandria Technical & Community College, recognizes individual students for academic excellence.
Lyon County Board OKs agreement that puts museum employees on County payroll
The Lyon County Board of Commissioners on Jan.