Brochures are now available for the 2013 Meander Art Crawl. This year’s brochure features artwork by Don Sherman of Ortonville. The Meander is a regional self-guided tour of artist studios, galleries and shops from Benson to Madison, Ortonville to
UMVRDC 2013 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) DRAFT Available
A final draft of the updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is available. Click here for the 2013 CEDS Final Draft. A draft version of the CEDS was available for comments from May 15-June 16, 2013. Comments and suggestions were
UMVRDC Revolving Loan Fund Embodies Regional Collaboration
The UMVRDC’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) has recently seen a boost in available funds thanks to our five county boards. The counties of Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and Yellow Medicine, along with the federal Economic Development
MnDOT announces Safe Routes to School Grants
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced the recipients of $3.8 million in federal grants for Safe Routes to School (SRTS). The grants will support Safe Routes to School at 105 schools in 61 communities. “These projects will
Small Businesses in our Region Talk About Using Facebook
From Ann Treacy at the Blandin on Broadband Blog: "Last week I got to spend a couple of days in Lac qui Parle County. LqP is home to a ARRA-funded fiber to the home network. It’s also home to a couple of businesses who are making good use of Facebook
City of Montevideo To Be Awarded For Excellence In Floodplain Management
The City of Montevideo was informed on May 6th that they have received the National 2013 James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence in Floodplain Management. The award is given annually by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). The
Lac qui Parle Computer Commuter: Technology Innovation on Wheels
Lac qui Parle County has been pushing for new and innovative ways to bring technology education to their community. The Lac qui Parle Computer Commuter is a small bus that Lac qui Parle has outfitted with a multitude of computer and mobile device
Attention Cities Under 1,500: Assess Your Tourism Potential!
Calling small Minnesota communities: Assess Your Tourism Potential The University of Minnesota is seeking non-metro communities and townships of less than 1,500 for a special project over the next 18 months aimed at boosting a community’s long-term
