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News: Foundation

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Foundation | Front Page | Press Releases

RC Receives $1 Million Gift to Establish Ray Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund

February 27, 2024

Machine Tool program alumni and owner of JMD Manufacturing leaves a legacy to support Ridgewater students and industry

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Foundation | Front Page | Press Releases

Scholarships Available for In-demand, Life-saving Paramedic Training

January 31, 2024

Ridgewater is offering Minnesota residents scholarships up to $5,000 to become licensed paramedics, thanks to the MN Legislature.

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Foundation | Front Page | Press Releases

Industry Generosity Ignites New Electric Vehicle Service Course at Ridgewater

January 25, 2024

Thanks to industry support of $84,000, training for electric and hybrid vehicles is expanding for Ridgewater Automotive Service students and alumni.

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Foundation | Front Page | Press Releases

Two Longtime Foundation Board Members Move On

June 7, 2023

The Ridgewater Foundation recognizes Diane Knorr of Hutchinson and Colleen Thompson Michels of Spicer for their years of service helping students.

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Foundation | Front Page | Press Releases

Three education supporters join Ridgewater Foundation Board

November 28, 2022

Ridgewater College Foundation announces three new members to its board: Amber Erickson, Kristie Haefner, and Leslie Valiant.

Pictured from left are: Compeer Financial’s Amy Kramer, Jeff Miller (Ridgewater dean of instruction), Kelly Magnuson (Ridgewater Foundation executive director and VP of advancement and outreach), Karen Johnson (Compeer Financial), Curt Yoose (Ridgewater Ag faculty), and Clayton Schreifels and Annalise Brede (Professional Agriculture Students (PAS))

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Ridgewater Receives $75,000 Compeer Financial Agriculture & Rural Initiative Grant

April 11, 2022

The Agriculture and Rural Initiative, Compeer Financial’s donor-advised fund, has granted $75,000 to Ridgewater College.

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Ag Industry Shows Support for Ridgewater

March 28, 2022

29 agricultural partners recently committed to a new Ridgewater College Ag Industry Partner Sponsorship program

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Foundation | Press Releases

Ridgewater Foundation Board Welcomes Two New Members

June 18, 2021

The Ridgewater College Foundation is proud to announce two new members to its Board of Directors.

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