SW Minnesota Today

It takes a special person to drive a bus!Bus drivers are sometimes the first smiling adult a child sees each morning and the last before they get home.

HENDRICKS PSD: Ready for Read Across America Week?

It’s starts Monday with some super fun dress up days all week!

WORTHINGTON PSD: We just couldn't be prouder. In the last 3 weeks we have had 8 music ensemble members from the WHS Varsity Choir, WHS Concert Choir, and WHS Orchestra participate in Minnesota Honors ensembles.

Each of these 8 musicians had to audition and be scored to be named to these prestigious groups.

CITY OF JACKSON: Kindergarten Registration will be held March 8th @ 8:30, 10:00 & Noon

Children must be 5 years of age by September 1st.

CITY OF FAIRMONT: We offer programs to help our customers use energy wisely and lower their electric bills.

Last year, we paid rebates of over $42,000 to our residential customers who invested in energy-efficient equipment.

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COUNTY OF MARTIN: Martin County has allocated $1.5 million in funding toward the Martin County Broadband Partnership Program

Broadband providers are encouraged to apply for funding through the program to build out high-speed broadband in unserved and underserved portions of the county.

FLORENCE TOWNSHIP: Florence Township Baseball Association Registration is open!

Register by February 28th using the link https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/355643

WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE SECONDARY SCHOOL: Mr. Lovell brought some special visitors to school today for I Love to Read Month

His teammates from the SMSU Baseball team and a few members of the SMSU Volleyball team came to read with our Kindergarten, First, and Second Graders. Thank you Mustangs!

WORTHINGTON TOWNSHIP: Community Relations and Communications

Position engages and communicates accurate and relevant information to residents, businesses and media outlets in an inclusive and thoughtful manner across multiple platforms including social media, internet, print, video, radio and community-based information/education programs.

ADRIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL: Adrian Ellsworth Dragons handily defeated #2 ranked TMBWWG to take on a tough JCC squad in the section finals

They came up short but are still bringing home some hardware.

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SW Minnesota Today area weekly mass times

By SW Minnesota Today | Feb 18, 2023

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

January: One registered sex offender living in Rock County

By SW Minnesota Today | Feb 16, 2023

The same number of sex offenders living in Rock County in January compared to the previous month, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.

CITY OF FAIRMONT: Need help with utility bills?

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay energy and water bills with benefits up to $1,400, plus more help for energy or water emergencies.

CITY OF JACKSON: The City of Jackson (pop. 3323) is seeking its very first Public Works Director!

The City of Jackson (pop. 3323) is seeking its very first Public Works Director! This is a leadership position responsible for directing, planning, performing and coordinating the operation and maintenance of the Public Works Department including streets, water, wastewater, parks, stormwater infrastructure, and general building maintenance.

WORTHINGTON PSD: Congratulations to Nasim Zeidi!

He will be playing football next year at Minnesota West Community and Technical College.

HENDRICKS PSD: Happy 110th Day of School!

Ms. Jordahl and the 3rd grade class had a super exciting activity planned for days of school. With the weather we had to postpone it and thought why not today, Valentine’s Day!

WINDOM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Did you know that you can save the fedoras from the side of the pizza boxes from Godfather's?