Ridgewater commencements celebrate 830 graduates
May 22, 2023
Ridgewater College Class of 2023 graduates from Willmar and Hutchinson campuses, as well as online students, celebrated milestones May 11-12.
News: Press Releases
Ridgewater Welding Partners with Willmar Police for K-9 Statue
April 28, 2023
The Willmar Police Department and the Ridgewater Welding program recently dedicated a unique canine statue that they created together.
PTK Honors Ridgewater Officers and Advisor
April 27, 2023
Ridgewater PTK officers Leigh Baker, Darcy Martin and Max Pohlman earn a PTK Distinguished Chapter Officer Team award.
Warriors Earn Gold Medals and More at SkillsUSA
April 19, 2023
Students prove their skills excellence at Minnesota SkillsUSA competition to earn gold and bronze medals.
Ridgewater Agriculture Advisor Receives National Honor
April 18, 2023
Five Ridgewater Ag students place in the top three at nationals and Ridgewater advisor Curt Yoose was named 2023 Outstanding Advisor.
Ridgewater Photography Instructor Named Outstanding Educator
April 12, 2023
Ridgewater's Wade McDonald of Hutchinson is being honored for his teaching excellence by the Minnesota State Board of Trustees.
Ridgewater Spring Theatre to Perform “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
April 11, 2023
Curtains open April 20-22 and April 27-29 for the spring production of the family-friendly fantasy of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."
Black History Month Speaker Rescheduled for April 6
March 30, 2023
Join us to hear Dr. Karlos K. Hill, an expert on racism and race relations, at 11:00 a.m. virtually on Zoom.
Study Reveals: Ridgewater’s Annual Impact Hits $155 million annually
Ridgewater’s 2021-22 economic impact hit $155 million. Factors? Tax revenue, capital projects, employee volunteer time and donations, and more.
Public invited to free health fairs, healthcare job fairs
March 15, 2023
Health, wellness and careers are the primary goals of the Ridgewater Community Health Fairs set for March 21 in Hutchinson and March 23 in Willmar.
Ridgewater SkillsFest highlights technical skills
March 13, 2023
First-place winners announced for 17 technical competitions
Ridgewater Dean Receives Honor for Student Support
March 2, 2023
Ridgewater Dean of Students Heidi Olson receives a PTK National Honor Society 2023 Distinguished College Administrator Award.
