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Local students graduate Ridgewater College
More than 850 graduates celebrated their academic success at Ridgewater College May 9 and 10.
Alexandria Technical & Community College dean’s list for Spring 2024
Alexandria Technical & Community College recognizes individual students for academic excellence.
Ridgewater adds new programs and accelerated trainings
Ridgewater College is adding two credit-based healthcare programs this summer as well as three accelerated, short-term trainings in welding, carpentry and limited-power systems to meet industry needs.Health Care ProgramsRadiologic technologists use various imaging technologies such as X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and mammography to help diagnose injury or illness.
Ridgewater’s Agriculture Equipment Mechanic program achieves AED Foundation accreditation
The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation (AEDF) has given its stamp of approval to Ridgewater’s Agriculture Equipment Mechanic program by recently granting accreditation for the program.Ridgewater College’s Agriculture Equipment Mechanic program is the first program in the state of Minnesota to be accredited by the AED Foundation.” The term of AEDF accreditation is five years.
Paid research study for older Minnesota drivers
The Human Factors Safety Laboratory of the University of Minnesota are seeking volunteers to participate in a driving research study.
CCM Health and Chippewa Enterprises partner to provide new community jobs
CCM Health is excited to announce a new partnership with Chippewa Enterprises to create job opportunities for their clients.
Montevideo boys tennis competes at Section Semi-Finals and Finals
Simon Fitzkappes Results: Semi Finals - Beat Gabe Lindeman (Montevideo) 7-5, 6-4 then lost to top seeded Zach Lundeen (RWD) 6-1, 6-2Gabe Lindeman Results: Semi-Finals - Lost to Simon Fitzkappes (Montevideo) 5-7, 4-6 then beat Alex Carlson (Benson/KMS) 6-3, 6-2.
VanBinsbergen files candidacy for State Representative
Lifelong resident, father of three, active community volunteer and conservative Republican businessman Scott Van Binsbergen today officially filed for the office of State Representative in District 16A.
Minnesota DNR casts around for favorite fish recipes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting anglers to share their favorite Minnesota fish recipes through the Wild Minnesota Recipe Exchange (mndnr.gov/recipe).People can submit recipes through June 30 for the chance to be featured on DNR website and social media platforms.“The recipe exchange is a fun way to inspire and be inspired when it comes to delicious recipes for fish caught in Minnesota,” said Cara Hanson, DNR marketing coordinator.
DNR cautions lake and river property owners about improper use of hydraulic jets
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources frequently receives questions about devices that generate water current to blast muck and aquatic plants away.