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41.9% of Rock County students failed the reading portion of the MCA in 2022-23 school year

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 3, 2025

41.9% of Rock County students failed the reading portion of the MCA test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Martin County: Income Maintenance made up 2.3% of total income in 2022

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Martin County, providing an average of $1,426 per capita to residents.

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Worthington Senior High School standout Blake Ahrenstorff’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Sunday, March 2

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 3, 2025

The Sioux Falls Cougars lost 8-6 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Metro State Roadrunners on Sunday, March 2.

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St. James Middle/High School standout Addie Bowers’ college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Sunday, March 2

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 3, 2025

The North Dakota State Bison lost 10-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Sunday, March 2.

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Marshall High School standouts Ashton Blomberg and Tyler Maeyaert’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Sunday, March 2

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 3, 2025

The Sioux Falls Cougars lost 8-6 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Metro State Roadrunners on Sunday, March 2.

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Luverne Senior High School standout Billi Connell’s college team won in NCAA Division II softball game on Sunday, March 2

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 3, 2025

The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs won 4-3 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Drury Panthers on Sunday, March 2.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Pipestone County in week ending Feb. 22

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 2, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pipestone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lyon County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 22

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 2, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lyon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Redwood County: How many students failed the MCA reading test in 2022-23?

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 2, 2025

52.2% of Redwood County students failed the reading portion of the MCA test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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H-1B Insights: An employer classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry file 1 petition in SW Minnesota Today publication area throughout 2024

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 2, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located within the SW Minnesota Today publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Worthington Senior High School standout Blake Ahrenstorff’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Saturday, March 1

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 2, 2025

The game took place at Assembly Athletic Complex.

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Marshall High School standouts Ashton Blomberg and Tyler Maeyaert’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Saturday, March 1

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 2, 2025

The game took place at Assembly Athletic Complex.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Watonwan County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 22

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 1, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Watonwan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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SW Minnesota Today area weekly mass times

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 1, 2025

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Yellow Medicine County in week ending Feb. 22?

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 1, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Yellow Medicine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many Pipestone County students failed to meet the reading MCA expectations in 2022-23?

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 1, 2025

58.3% of Pipestone County students failed the reading portion of the MCA test in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

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Lyon County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.2% of income in 2022

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.2% of income in Lyon County, providing an average of $1,316 per capita to residents.

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St. James Middle/High School standout Addie Bowers’ college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Friday, Feb. 28

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 1, 2025

The game took place at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Luverne Senior High School standout Billi Connell’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Friday, Feb. 28

By SW Minnesota Today | Mar 1, 2025

The game took place at Thompson Field at Meador Park.