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Test expectations: How many Faribault County students met or exceeded Math MCA expectations in 2021-2022?

By SW Minnesota Today | Nov 4, 2022

42.1 percent of Faribault County students passed the Math portion of the MCA test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Did Cottonwood County students succeed or flounder in their 2021-2022 Science tests?

By SW Minnesota Today | Nov 3, 2022

27.5 percent of Cottonwood County students passed the Science portion of the MCA test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Only 45.2 percent of Cottonwood County students meet or exceed Reading MCA expectations on tests in 2021-2022 school year

By SW Minnesota Today | Nov 2, 2022

45.2 percent of Cottonwood County students passed the Reading portion of the MCA test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Cottonwood County: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-2022

By SW Minnesota Today | Nov 1, 2022

42.1 percent of Cottonwood County students passed the Math portion of the MCA test in the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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ADRIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL: All of our Woods and Construction classes are getting real-life, hands-on experience on the concession/bathrooms at the football field

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2022

Thanks to Mr Bertrand and Chick for guiding them in this process.

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SW Minnesota Today area weekly mass times

By SW Minnesota Today | Oct 29, 2022

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

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CITY OF FAIRMONT: As a reminder, leaf pick-up begins Monday, October 31 for properties north of Blue Earth Avenue/Lake Avenue

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022

Leaves can also be dropped off, along with brush and grass clippings at the Yard Waste Recycling site located at 1880 100th Street, Fairmont.

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WINDOM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: POET is the world’s largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2022

We create plant-based alternatives to fossil fuels. POET’s suite of bioproducts include bioethanol, Dakota Gold and NexPro feed, Voilà corn oil, purified alcohol, renewable CO2 and JIVE asphalt rejuvenator. POET has about 40-45 employees.

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LAKEVIEW PSD: A quick look at the week coming up

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2022

For home playoff games, we cannot accept Lakeview Student and Adult passes. This is set by the section.

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SW Minnesota Today area weekly mass times

By SW Minnesota Today | Oct 22, 2022

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

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WINDOM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Thursday we are having our Chamber Connections at the Cottonwood County Historical Society

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2022

Everyone is welcome! Stop on by for some coffee and great network connections in Windom!

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CITY OF JACKSON: 2009 Ford F250 4WD single cab long box, 6.4L V8 Powerstroke Turbo Diesel truck for sale

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2022

Truck has normal wear and tear, new rear tires, and a turbo problem which causes the truck to have low power.

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CITY OF JASPER: City of Jasper Leaf Pickup begins MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2022

*Leaves should be put out on Saturday or Sunday to be picked up on Monday

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CITY OF FAIRMONT: All day, potentially into the evening hours.

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2022

Fairmont Wastewater Plant staff and a contractor will be performing upgrades to a pump station located at the three-way intersection of S. Main Street, Albion Avenue and Webster Street (near the exit of Ward Park). This area will be congested with multiple work crews and equipment.

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LAKEVIEW PSD: Quick glance at the week ahead for October 17 - October 21

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2022

Reminder, no school Wednesday - Friday for MEA break.

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SW Minnesota Today area weekly mass times

By SW Minnesota Today | Oct 15, 2022

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

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FLORENCE TOWNSHIP: Recycling: NJ DEP Honors Resident at Annual Awards

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2022

Today Florence Township resident, Don Cammus was honored at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Annual Symposium for his efforts in volunteering to support the townships recycling program during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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COUNTY OF MARTIN: Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

The Martin County Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will be conducting a public hearing on October 25, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

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Analysis: How many residents in Cottonwood County public housing in 2021 identify as a minority?

By SW Minnesota Today | Oct 12, 2022

In Cottonwood County public housing 16% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

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How many Cottonwood County residents live in public housing in 2021?

By SW Minnesota Today | Oct 12, 2022

There were 136 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Cottonwood County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.