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News: Press Releases

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Ridgewater Theatre to Present Comedy “Dearly Departed” Nov. 16-18

November 6, 2023

"Dearly Departed" will hit the stage at the Ridgewater Fine Arts Theatre in Willmar. Tickets are available at the Ridgewater Bookstores.

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Front Page | Press Releases

Ridgewater to Host Community Health Fairs

November 2, 2023

Annual Ridgewater Health Fairs move to November 7 and 14 in Hutchinson and Willmar, respectively. The public is invited to these free events.

Coach Ryan Schultz

Athletics | Front Page | Press Releases

Ridgewater Welcomes New Women’s Basketball Coach

September 26, 2023

Schultz has Ties to Local Basketball Community

Photo of butcher in meat locker

Front Page | Press Releases

Advanced Meat Processing Training Now Available at Ridgewater

August 4, 2023

Expanded meat cutting training through Ridgewater will better meet workforce needs with a new Advanced Meat Processing Certificate beginning in 2024.

Coach Callie Danielson photo

Athletics | Front Page | Press Releases

New Ridgewater Softball Coach Brings Experience and Local Connection

July 6, 2023

Callie Danielson brings a passion for student-athlete success.

Photo representing Agriculture Marketing and Communications

Front Page | Press Releases

Ridgewater Adds Two Collaborative Agriculture Certificates

July 5, 2023

Ridgewater is excited to offer two new agriculture certificates for 2023-24: Agriculture Automation and Agriculture Marketing and Communications.

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Ridgewater to Offer Walk-in Tours for Minnesota State Week

June 8, 2023

Check out Ridgewater College June 26-30 during Minnesota State Week.

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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.

Class of 2023 Warrior processional

Awards | Front Page | Press Releases

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.

Photo of K-9 statue

Awards | Front Page | 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.

2022 Ridgewater PTK officers

Awards | Front Page | Press Releases

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.

SkillsUSA Minnesota champion welders

Awards | Front Page | Press Releases

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.

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