When the Ortonville Dairy Queen closed in 2023, new owners saw an opportunity to bring back the beloved ice cream shop for the community to enjoy. Read how the UMVRDC RLF was able to help the owners open the doors back up in May 2024.
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Check out the UMVRDC FY24 Annual Report!
View the new annual report to check out all that staff have been working on in the past year.
June 2024 Newsletter
NEW Prairie Waters Visitor & Relocation Guides Available! The brand new Western Minnesota Prairie Waters Visitor & Relocation guides are in and being disbursed throughout our region! In the guide, you will find info on a variety of topics on
May Lunch & Learn
As a continuation of the discussions surrounding the topics covered at our Regional Workforce Summit this past fall, the UMVRDC and its regional partners are presenting Employer Lunch and Learn webinars to dive a little deeper into various workforce
Community Development Specialist – Employment Opportunity
Community Development Specialist This position will coordinate transportation related programs and information between MnDOT and local communities. You will participate in numerous committees, be responsible for community outreach and engagement,
DEED Announces Federal Approval of Digital Opportunity Plan
St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced Minnesota's Digital Opportunity Plan has been accepted by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information
March 2024 Newsletter
UMVRDC Collaborates to Find Funding to Support Childcare Expansions Childcare is a critical issue in the five-county region of Swift, Yellow Medicine, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, and Big Stone. According to an annual survey of local leaders in the
Summer Internship
The UMVRDC is looking for an ethusiastic individual to join our team for the summer! View intership details here: https://umvrdc.org/developable-properties-inventory-summer-intern/
