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Archives for October 2010

UMVRDC Accepting Proposals for Broadband Projects until November 22

The UMVRDC, as one of 11 Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities funded through the Blandin Foundation and the U.S. Department of Commerce, has $75,000 in seed funds for projects that promote the use of broadband technology and that can show

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UMVRDC to Host Transit Open House

The Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) is hosting a public open house to gather public input on the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s future investment priorities for public transit in Greater Minnesota. The open

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Prairie Waters Annual Gathering a Great Success

There were approximately 80 people in attendance at Hinterland Vineyards near Clara City on August 11th for the Western Minnesota Prairie Waters Regional Tourism Annual Gathering. This year's Annual Gathering featured a Free Wine Tasting. Everyone

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September Issue of Regional Outlook now available!

The latest issue of Regional Outlook, the quarterly newsletter of the UMVRDC, is now available. Click here to view or download the newsletter. To view this newsletter or the previous three issues, go to UMVRDC Publications under the Who We Are tab.

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

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