Two of the small cities in our region will be going online with city websites, with the assistance of the UMVRDC. Both Echo and Bellingham received funds through the Minnesota Intelligent Rural Communities (MIRC) grant to create
Archives for August 2011
Porter Elevator Gets Help from Revolving Loan Fund
The Porter Elevator was recently approved for $75,000 in Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) to purchase new equipment as they rebuild their feedmill. The feedmill and a grain elevator were destroyed by fire in March 2011. Construction of the rebuild is well
You Are Invited to the Prairie Waters Annual Gathering!
Click here for your personal invitation to the 2011 Prairie Waters Annual Gathering. Do you enjoy spending a summer evening looking at art, tasting local food, and chatting with other folks from around the region? Are you interested in learning more
UMVRDC Hosts Bus Tour for Board and Staff
The UMVRDC held our annual meeting on Tuesday, July 26 at the Maynard Event Center in Maynard, MN. This year’s meeting capped off a day of touring the region and visiting some of the cities and businesses that the UMVRDC has impacted with our
Western Minnesota Prairie Waters Works to Create New Opportunities for the Region
Western Minnesota Prairie Waters was honored by the Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) for their efforts in collaboration. The Southwest Initiative Foundation celebrated 25 years of serving southwest Minnesota with a regional banquet Friday, May
Prairie Waters Annual Gathering Coming Soon!
Do you enjoy spending a summer evening looking at art, tasting local food, and chatting with other folks from around the region? Are you interested in learning more about the Western Minnesota Prairie Waters Regional Tourism program? Would you like
Energy Planning
The UMVRDC has been working with the Upper Sioux Community to complete an energy plan. Jacki and Kristi met with USC staff on July 13th to discuss the final steps for completing the Upper Sioux Community Energy Plan. A questionnaire will be prepared
