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Map of Minnesota that points out the UMVRDC region of Big Stone, Chippewa, Swift, Lac qui Parle, and Yellow Medicine Counties.

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2021 Annual Regional Survey – Full results under “About the Region” tab

Top issues identified by Local Units of Government

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Marketing/Promoting Our Community/Area to Attract New Residents, Visitors, and Workforce

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Housing Rehabilitation

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Childcare Accessibility & Affordability

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Improving Broadband

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What’s New at UMVRDC

May 5, 2022

Board of Directors – Special Meeting

The Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) Board of Directors will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 beginning at 7pm at their offices at 323 West Schlieman Ave. , Appleton MN 56208. The purpose of the

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March 21, 2022

March 2022 Newsletter

Welcome, Kevin! Kevin Ketelsen joined the UMVRDC as the Community Development Specialist in February 2022. Kevin grew up on a small farm in northern Iowa and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Community and Regional Planning from Iowa State

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March 18, 2022

First Children’s Finance has a New Grant Program!

First Children’s Finance is pleased to announce our new Child Care Facility Revitalization Grants program, made possible by funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Facility revitalization grants can used by Minnesota child care

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March 9, 2022

Contamination Cleanup and Investigation and RAP Development Call for Applications

From MNDEED: Updated Call for Application and Submittal Instructions The Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit is accepting applications for grant funding for contaminated site projects through the Contamination Cleanup and Investigation and RAP

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Regional Examples

Outlaw Graphix

The HomeStore Design Center

Madsen Family Chiropractic

Granite Falls Woodworks

Two babies sitting on the floor playing with toys looking at their reflection in the mirror.

CCM Health Employee Child Care Case Study

Space filled with childrens toys. Wagons, blocks, playhouses.

Clinton Kid’s Korner Child Care Case Study

Two toddlers sitting on the sidewalk playing with bubbles.

Dawson-Boyd Blackjack Babies Child Care Case Study

A red six person stroller silled with toddlers outside on a sunny day.

Appleton Prairie Playhouse Child Care Case Study

A bus filled with children.

Montevideo Little Thunder Hawk Child Care Case Study

Toddlers gathered arond the teacher.

Benson Discovery Kids Child Care Case Study

Owner of Krave Wellness posing in her gym with teadmilles, bikes, and elipticals in the bakcground.

Krave Wellness

Canby

Owner of Go Fasters posing in his store with snowmobile helmets in the background.

GoFasters Powersports & Marine

Ortonville

SEWearable Designs

Appleton

After Five Supper Club

Madison

DoMat’s Family Foods

Benson

Hilltop | Bar, Grill & Event Center

Dawson

Broadband Case Studies

Dawson

Al’s Mercantile

Dawson

Tiny Sprouts Daycare

Clarkfield

Discovery Kids Childcare

Benson

Mansion of Mysteries Park

Montevideo

Madison Pool

Madison

Appleton Pool

Appleton

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Our Mission

Enable the region to thrive through assisting local units of government.

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