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In Yellow Medicine County public schools, 8.9% of students identified as American Indian in the 2023-24 school year.

9 Asian students enrolled in Martin County schools in 2023-24 school year

In Martin County public schools, 0.3% of students identified as Asian in the 2023-24 school year.

Murray County: Residents received $37.51 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.9% of income in Murray County, providing an average of $4,653 per capita to residents.

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Which former SW Minnesota Today area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

These former SW Minnesota Today area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

432 Asian students enrolled in Lyon County schools in 2023-24 school year

In Lyon County public schools, 9% of students identified as Asian in the 2023-24 school year.

1 company in a city within Martin County received one inspection in 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Martin County that received an FDA inspection in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Enrollment Analysis: American Indian students comprised 0.6% of Watonwan County's student body in 2023-24 school year

In Watonwan County public schools, 0.6% of students identified as American Indian in the 2023-24 school year.

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Which former SW Minnesota Today area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2?

These former SW Minnesota Today area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2.

Pipestone County residents received $13,414 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 50th in Minnesota

In 2022, residents of Pipestone County received an average of $13,414 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 38th lowest in Minnesota.

2 Asian students enrolled in Lincoln County schools in 2023-24 school year

In Lincoln County public schools, 0.2% of students identified as Asian in the 2023-24 school year.

How many companies in cities in Jackson County received FDA inspections in 2024?

There was one company in a city associated with Jackson County that received an FDA inspection in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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

There were 33 American Indian students enrolled in Rock County public schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Pipestone County: Medicare dependency reached 5.3% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.3% of income in Pipestone County, providing an average of $3,565 per capita to residents.

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Fairmont High School standout Nate Soelter’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Sunday, April 27

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