Our Purpose

In 1973 the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission was organized by local elected officials as authorized by the Regional Development Act of 1969. Its purpose according to the legislation is:
"facilitate inter-governmental cooperation and to ensure the harmonious coordination of state, federal, and local comprehensive planning and development programs for the solution of economic, social, physical, and governmental problems of the state and its citizens."
The UMVRDC is governed by a board of representatives from counties, townships, cities, school districts, tribal council and special interest groups. This group is referred to as the "Commission".
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Upcoming Meetings

Monday, March 8, 2010 at 8:30am
The Revolving Loan Fund Committee Meeting
will be at the UMVRDC office in Appleton, MN.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010. FREE Entrepreneur Training at the Appleton Civic Center. Business consultation sessions available from 10:00-11:00 a.m., no registration required. "Starting a Small Business" class from 11:30-2:30 p.m., registration required. All consultations and classes are FREE of charge.   Download a flyer here.
Call Jacki Anderson at (320) 289-1981.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 6:30pm    <----- PLEASE NOTE: new meeting date this month!
The next meeting of the UMVRDC will be at the Appleton Civic Center.
See Agenda here
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What's New?

UMVRDC launches new Hedgehog Fund - Click here for eligible use of funds and the application

Big Stone County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan - DRAFT

Chippewa County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan - DRAFT

Yellow Medicine County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan - DRAFT
December 2009 UMVRDC Quarterly Newsletter
2009 UMVRDC Annual Report
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The 2010 Census: Vital to Your Future

In March 2010, more than 130 million addresses across the nation will receive a census form. One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 Census form asks 10 questions and takes only 10 minutes to complete. Completing your census form is easy, important and safe. Your participation is essential to ensuring a brighter tomorrow for our community.

By participating in the census, you can help create a better future for you and those important to you. Complete and return your form when it arrives. To learn more, visit:

2010Census.gov

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UMVRDC Service Area

The UMVRDC Serves the Communities of:
Big Stone County
Chippewa County
Lac qui Parle County
Swift County
Yellow Medicine County