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UMVRDC Puts Census Data to Work for the Region

One of the jobs of UMVRDC planners is to find out the needs of our local units of government. One of those needs identified: a way to connect our communities with a concise summary of the statistics they often use to make community and economic development decisions. This led to the creation of Community Profile Brochures. Read more here…

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MnDOT announces Safe Routes to School Grants

May 22nd, 2013

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced the recipients of $3.8 million in federal grants for Safe Routes to School (SRTS). The grants will support Safe Routes to School at 105 schools in 61 communities. “These projects will help communities increase opportunities for children to walk and bike to school,” said MnDOT Commissioner Charlie [...]

Small Businesses in our Region Talk About Using Facebook

May 22nd, 2013

From Ann Treacy at the Blandin on Broadband Blog: “Last week I got to spend a couple of days in Lac qui Parle County. LqP is home to a ARRA-funded fiber to the home network. It’s also home to a couple of businesses who are making good use of Facebook and other social media channels. I thought [...]

City of Montevideo To Be Awarded For Excellence In Floodplain Management

May 14th, 2013

The City of Montevideo was informed on May 6th that they have received the National 2013 James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence in Floodplain Management. The award is given annually by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). The Award seeks to find and recognize outstanding programs or activities at the front lines of [...]