As portions of the region continues to try and overcome the many hurdles of broadband, we've had a handful of proactive and successful counties and communities working towards resolving those issues. Click on the links below to view the different
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Jordan Hulscher
I joined the UMVRDC team in December 2018. As a Program Assistant, I have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects. Some of those projects include the Prairie Waters Tourism Program, Meander, the Revolving Loan Fund, and various marketing
Employment Opportunity: Community Development Specialist
Community Development Specialist Are you interested in work that makes a difference in rural Minnesota? Anxious to apply what you know in new ways? Interested in doing something you are passionate about and seeing that work through to completion? If
2018 Meander Economic Impacts
The 15th annual Meander Upper Minnesota River Art Crawl had strong attendance and was well regarded by its many visitors, continuing a strong tradition in the five-county area of the Upper Minnesota River Valley. $108,108 Total reported
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Grow Our Own Summit
Too many southwest Minnesota kids aren’t getting the best start to life. We’re working to change that. Join the Southwest Initiative Foundation as we support our kids and the communities they call home. During the summit, you’ll learn and be inspired
2018 NADO Photo Contest Winners
The UMVRDC submission was one of 5 national photo winners in the National Association of Development Organization's annual photo contest. Our region's successful image was of the "Rustican" a stained glass tractor project in Montevideo, an award
MnDOT Greater Minnesota Transportation Alternatives Solicitation
October 1, 2019 The MnDOT Transportation Alternatives (TA) Solicitation is a competitive grant opportunity for local communities and regional agencies to fund projects for pedestrian and bicycle facilities, historic preservation, Safe Routes to
