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Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission works to build housing inventory information on website
Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission, who operates the prairiewaters.com website has been working to promote tourism in Western Minnesota in Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Swift counties since the early 1980s.

New book features fictional town set near Granite Falls
You’ve heard of food deserts and health care deserts, and of course desert deserts like the Sahara, but how about story deserts?

Minnesota Arrow launches to support history and tourism in communities along Yellowstone Trail
A new monthly, free publication, “The Minnesota Arrow,” is now available in restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores and other locations in communities situated along the historic Yellowstone Trail auto route, also known as Highway 212.The publication is produced by the Yellowstone Trail of Minnesota, a state affiliate non-profit of the National Yellowstone Trail Association.
City Clerk Lauritsen retires after over 45 years
At Monday evenings meeting of the Montevideo City Council, the council considered a resolution recognizing the retirement of Montevideo City Clerk Glennis Lauritsen.

CCM Health joins Headwaters High-Value Network
CCM Health announced last week its partnership with the Headwaters High-Value Network, a coalition of 19 independent rural hospitals in Minnesota committed to advancing healthcare statewide.
Clean, Drain, Dispose every time to prevent aquatic invasive species spread
The upcoming Independence Day holiday brings busier lake accesses and people hurrying to family gatherings and celebrations.

Ask a Trooper: Zipper merge…
Question: With summer time here and all the construction zones, can you talk about the zipper merge?

News from Countryside Public Health: Stay safe & healthy during your summer events
The Environmental Health team at Countryside Public Health is dedicated to safeguarding our communities and promoting food safety through regular inspections of restaurants, pools, campgrounds, and other facilities.
DEED Secures Federal grant to provide workforce development services for young Minnesotans with disabilities
Last week, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced it has received a federal grant to prepare low-income youth and young adults ages 16-24 who have disabilities to complete post-secondary education and successfully transition into the workforce.