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Archives for June 2012
"Rural Newcomers" Trend Reported in Star Tribune
The June 10th edition of the Star Tribune featured a great article on the "Rural Newcomers" trend that we've seen here in rural Minnesota. The article focuses on Laq qui Parle County and includes a video clip. The article also includes quotes from
2012 Regional Trails Plan in Progress
In 2002, the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) developed a Trail Planning Guide for the region to help guide local units of government and trail groups with trail planning and development. The Trail Planning
UMVRDC and CERTS Bring Energy Information to the Region
The West Central Clean Energy Resource Team (WC CERT) & Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission collaborated on an energy workshop for local cities, counties, and schools on May 23rd. The discussion covered financing tools and
Region 6W Receives Safe Routes to School Funding from MnDOT
Six area schools will receive funding from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to develop Safe Route to School (SRTS) plans thanks to the hard work of the Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC). MnDOT worked
