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UMVRDC Revolving Loan Fund Embodies Regional Collaboration

The UMVRDC’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) has recently seen a boost in available funds thanks to our five county boards.  Read more about this important collaborative project by clicking here…

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What's New at UMVRDC

NOW HIRING: Community Development Planner

June 7th, 2013

The Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) is looking for a community development planner to develop and manage projects with cities, counties, and other organizations in the five-county UMVRDC region of Big Stone, Swift, Lac qui Parle, Chippewa and Yellow Medicine Counties.   Education & Experience Related 4-year degree in community development, planning, urban [...]

Rural Arts and Culture Summit Creates a Buzz

June 7th, 2013

The Rural Arts and Culture Summit took place this week on Wednesday and Thursday, June 5 and 6, in Morris, MN. Early reports from the summit are very positive, and the two-day event has created a buzz in Western Minnesota about the possibilities for incorporating art and culture in our rural communities. Here are three [...]

2013 Meander Brochures Now Available!

June 4th, 2013

Brochures are now available for the 2013 Meander Art Crawl. This year’s brochure features artwork by Don Sherman of Ortonville. The Meander is a regional self-guided tour of artist studios, galleries and shops from Benson to Madison, Ortonville to Clara City, and all points in between. The event is free and open to the public. [...]