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Awards | Front Page | Press Releases

Ridgewater Veterinary Technology Instructor Named Outstanding Educator

March 5, 2024

Beth Husman has been teaching since 2000 and shares a passion for helping students succeed in and out of the classroom.

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Front Page | Press Releases

200 High Schoolers Test Their Knowledge at Ridgewater Skills Fest

February 27, 2024

Technical skill challenges included eight different categories for individual and team competitions

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Foundation | Front Page | Press Releases

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

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

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Athletics | Front Page | Press Releases

Former Warrior to Lead Women’s Volleyball

February 5, 2024

Ridgewater is excited to welcome back alumna Baylie Kubesh to coach Warrior volleyball

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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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Front Page | Press Releases

Ridgewater Theatre to Rerun “Dearly Departed” Jan. 25-26

January 11, 2024

The Ridgewater Theatre will present a second run of the comedy "Dearly Departed." Tickets are available at the Ridgewater Bookstores.

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Front Page | Press Releases

Ridgewater Welders Make Hunting More Accessible with Trailers

November 28, 2023

Welding program partners with Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center to assist hunters with special needs.

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Front Page | Press Releases

Ridgewater Photography Program Celebrates 50 Years

In a remarkable milestone marking five decades of artistic excellence, the Photography Department at Ridgewater College celebrated on October 28.

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Front Page | Press Releases

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.

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Athletics | Front Page | Press Releases

Ridgewater Welcomes New Women’s Basketball Coach

September 26, 2023

Schultz has Ties to Local Basketball Community

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