February 2023

Today, Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger was confirmed with bipartisan support by the Minnesota Senate. Commissioner Daubenberger has worked for MnDOT for more than 23 years.

Southwest Minnesota State University announces the students recognized for academic achievement during the Fall 2022 semester. An undergraduate student who completes 12 or more A-F graded credits and achieves a grade point average of 3.5 or higher will be considered for the Honors Dean’s List.

The Renville County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Hawk Creek Watershed Project (HCWP) are hosting the “Business of Soil Health: Profitability and Weather Resiliency” meeting on Wednesday, March 1 at the Renville Community Center, starting with registration at 9 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. after the door prize drawing. Presenters include Matt Tiffany, a Redwood County farmer who will discuss his economics of using cover crops and reduced tillage. Phil Smith, a Renville County farmer, will present on the economic and weather resiliency advantages he has experienced with regenerative ag. Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, CEO of Blue Dasher Farm, will discuss the benefits and biology of regenerative soil health. The full agenda is available at renvilleswcd.com and hawkcreekwatershed. org. Lunch is included for those who RSVP. In the case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held on March 3. Please RSVP by Feb. 22 to (320) 523-3666 or jordan@ hawkcreekwatershed. org.

To schedule a meal, please call a day before by 11:30 p.m. to the senior center at (507) 644-6464 or Gail by 1:30 p.m.