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The Augustana Vikings lost 4-1 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks on Sunday, April 27.

Billi Connell, former Luverne Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, April 27 in NCAA Division II softball game

The game took place at MSU Bubble @ Herb Parker Stadium.

Sunday, April 27: Fairmont High School standout Eli Anderson’s college team wins to Illinois Fighting Illini

The game took place at Illinois Field.

Billi Connell, former Luverne Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, April 27 in NCAA Division II softball game

The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs won 5-1 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Minot State Beavers on Sunday, April 27.

Redwood County Education: 353 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

There were 353 American Indian students enrolled in Redwood County public schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 0.2% of Lac qui Parle County's student body in 2023-24 school year

There were two Asian students enrolled in Lac qui Parle County public schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Jackson County: Medicare made up 4.9% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.9% of income in Jackson County, providing an average of $3,092 per capita to residents.

Eli Anderson, former Fairmont High School standout, played on Saturday, April 26 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The Purdue Boilermakers lost 3-1 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday, April 26.

Fairmont High School standout Nate Soelter’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Saturday, April 26

The game took place at Ronken Field.

On Saturday, April 26, former Fairmont High School standout Nate Soelter’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II baseball game

The Augustana Vikings lost 6-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks on Saturday, April 26.

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SW Minnesota Today area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the SW Minnesota Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 1.6% of Jackson County's student body in 2023-24 school year

In Jackson County public schools, 1.6% of students identified as Asian in the 2023-24 school year.

2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Jackson County?

Since 1970, Jackson County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 15.4%.

Pipestone County Education: 42 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

There were 42 American Indian students enrolled in Pipestone County public schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Which former SW Minnesota Today area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 29?

These former SW Minnesota Today area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 29.

Eli Anderson, former Fairmont High School standout, played on Friday, April 25 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Illinois Field.

Nobles County Education: 33 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

In Nobles County public schools, 0.7% of students identified as American Indian in the 2023-24 school year.

Cottonwood County Education: 130 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

There were 130 Asian students enrolled in Cottonwood County public schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Watonwan County: Medicare transfers accounted for 5.1% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.1% of income in Watonwan County, providing an average of $2,912 per capita to residents.

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Which former SW Minnesota Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28?