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What’s next for Region Nine? Tune in to KTOE 98.5 FM or AM 1420 tomorrow at 10 a.m. to hear about RNDC’s new CEDS plan—and how you can help shape our future! Live, work, or study in Region Nine? Take our survey: rndc.org/CEDS
RNDC is currently inviting educators and education professionals in Region Nine to share their insights through the 2026 Region Nine CEDS Survey.
Take a few minutes to share your perspective: ow.ly/onR550YhhVK
Minnesota is reminding everyone just how powerful winter can be. With extreme cold settling in across the region, now is the time to bundle up and check in on neighbors, friends, and family. Stay warm out there!
This Friday, Jan. 23, the Maple River Burns Club will be celebrating 150 years! Tickets are limited for the Burns Night Eve Supper and you can reserve your spot at ow.ly/6BYp50Y0Jjm
Learn more about Burns Night at ow.ly/aQk650Y0Jjk
The January edition of the RNDC Newsletter is now available at conta.cc/4osdHWH. This month, the staff shares their favorite memories of 2025!
You can have the E-Newsletter sent right to your inbox by signing up at rndc.org/join-our-newsletter…
Happy Holidays from RNDC!
The office will be closed December 24-25, and Thursday, January 1st.
Have a safe and joyous Holiday season!
Updated County profiles are now available on the RNDC website!
The profiles cover demographic data including population, workforce, and housing metrics.
Visit rndc.org/about-the-region/ to learn more about your county!
RNDC will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27th and Friday, Nov. 28th for Thanksgiving. Have a safe and joyous holiday.
You can now view the full 2025 Data Center Forum on the RNDC website.
Visit youtu.be/scG2XUoxRGw?si=F5P8… to watch the full video.
Congratulations to Wells Marketplace Foods in Wells for being named one of eight Minnesota Grown Retailers of the Year.
Learn more about the Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year awards at minnesotagrown.com/minnesota…
Jessica and Tom sat down with Lisa Kaye! Check out the full interview below!
ow.ly/rZTq50XsT7L
Nicole and Sabri joined Lisa Kaye to discuss the upcoming Data Center Forum, RNDC's food recovery efforts, and the commission's open College-Age Commissioner position. The full interview is available at ow.ly/ho4B50XcAqC
Applications for the Taylor Family Farms Foundation Childcare Grant program are open. The goal of the grants are to increase childcare capacity in rural communities.
Applications will be accepted from October 1-31, 2025.
Learn more at taylorfff.org/
Springfield residents: Are you a parent who uses, plan to use, or would like childcare services in Springfield? Take the Springfield CARES survey by clicking the links below.
English: surveymonkey.com/r/springfie…
Spanish: es.surveymonkey.com/r/spring…
