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CCM Health In early 2022, CCM Health announced that its Community Investment Program (CIP) was continuing and that it was proud to be a contributing member in the communities it serves. Between January 1- March 1, 2022, CCM Health’s CIP received more than $89,000 in grant and donation requests.

Minnesota Board of Animal Health Due to multiple detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Minnesota and surrounding states, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health is issuing a 31-day statewide ban on all poultry sales and exhibitions effective Friday, April 1 through Sunday, May 1. The ban includes all poultry community sales, swaps, fairs, exhibitions and other events where poultry and susceptible birds are brought together.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 6, to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Applications for the 2022 season can be submitted online, at any license agent or via telephone at 888- 665-4236.

Saturday, April 16th: Hop on down to the annual Egg~Citement egg hunt at the playground area in Smith Park. Starts at 10 a.m. sharp. Please bring your own basket. If youd like to donate or volunteer, please call the Chamber at 320-269-5527.

Ridgewater Community & Technical College Ridgewater College is proud to announce that its Peace Officer program recently received reaccreditation from the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. The accreditation process requires nearly a year of intensive evaluation of courses, curriculum, and processes of the two-year associate of applied science degree formerly known as Law Enforcement.

United Way of Southwest Minnesota United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) recently wrapped up its annual fundraising campaign. Funds raised are invested into local programs that align to one of the program’s five priority areas: health, education, financial stability, hunger, and safety & well-being.

At the regular monthly meeting of the Montevideo School Board, Matt Wolfert of Bray Architect gave a presentation to the board on the facility study that will be conducted. Thus far, the agency has completed staff listening sessions in order to assess the space needs of the staff in the district for future planning.

University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension (Minnesota 4-H) is pleased to announce the 2022 Andrea Ruesch 4-H Scholarship recipients. The Andrea Ruesch Scholarship was established in 2010 by the family of Andrea Ruesch, in memory of her dedication and contributions to the Minnesota 4-H program.