For Kenneth and Cassandra Carskadon, what started as a lifelong passion for board games has grown into a new business venture designed to bring people together. Round the Table, located on 1st Street in Montevideo, is a retail destination
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Ziggi’s Coffee
Since opening its doors in November 2025, Ziggi’s Coffee in Montevideo has quickly become a welcomed addition to the community. Located inside the new Citizens Alliance Bank building, the fast-casual coffee shop offers coffee, specialty drinks, dirty
June 2026 Newsletter
Ortonville Safe Routes to School Plan Nearing Completion The Ortonville Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan is entering its final stages and is expected to be completed by the end of June. Over the past year, the planning process has brought together
UMVRDC Summer Intern 2026
Intern will be exposed to general RDC programs and projects and will be included in any office-wide functions. This may include participating in staff meetings, RDC board meetings, staff outings. More info...
Extreme Fabrication Racing, LLC
For Tyler Donner, owner of Extreme Fabrication Racing LLC, growth has always been the driving force behind his business. What started as a passion for high-performance machines has evolved into a thriving manufacturing company that produces
September 2025 Newsletter
Meander Art Crawl The 22nd annual Meander Art Crawl will take place on October 3, 4 & 5! Meander through the beautiful fall colors of the Upper Minnesota River Valley visiting 32 studios featuring 42 local artists. Browse and shop one-of-a-kind
Riverview Dairy Housing Case Study
As one of Minnesota’s long-standing farm & dairy operations, Riverview has grown far beyond farming — they've also built more than 250 employee housing units spread across several counties to address local labor shortages and make life better for
June 2025 Newsletter
New Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway Website! The new Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway website is complete and live! The UMVRDC worked with Vivid Image to improve user friendly functionality throughout the website, including
