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This June’s family and kids events in Southwest Minnesota

Don’t miss out on these family and kids s happening in Southwest Minnesota this month.


Dr. Mehmet Oz CMS Administrator

Medicaid spending for Vision Services jumps 9% in Marshall in 2024

Medicaid payments related to Vision Services climbed 9% in Marshall in 2024, highlighting shifts in how these services are used and reimbursed.
Thomas Flagg, Chief Information Officer (CIO), U.S. Department of Education

How much did Minnesota West Community and Technical College allocate to women’s basketball teams in 2024?

Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Granite Falls allocated $110,602 to women’s basketball teams in 2024, which is $266,577 below the state average of $377,179, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Kimberly Brandt Deputy Administrator u0026 Chief Operating Officer

Good Samaritan Society – Westbrook ranks 3rd in Cottonwood County nursing homes for Q1

During the first quarter of 2026, Good Samaritan Society – Westbrook served an average of 28.8 residents daily, ranking as the third largest nursing home in Cottonwood County.

Good Samaritan Society – Westbrook ranks 3rd in Cottonwood County nursing homes for Q1

During the first quarter of 2026, Good Samaritan Society – Westbrook served an average of 28.8 residents daily, ranking as the third largest nursing home in Cottonwood County.


Linda McMahon (center), Secretary of Education

Lyon County’s institutions spent $526,653 on men’s basketball teams in 2024

Men’s basketball teams from Lyon County received $526,653 during the 2024 season, up 3.6% from the previous year.
Sara Brenner, Principal Deputy Commissioner at FDA

Cities located in Lac qui Parle County saw an FDA inspection of 1 company in 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Lac qui Parle County that received an FDA inspection in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Ruth Ryder, Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

How much did Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall allocate for athletic financial aid in 2024?

According to the U.S. Department of Education, Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall awarded $1,261,081 in athletically related financial aid in 2024.