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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.

MN State Week graphic

Front Page | Press Releases

Ridgewater to Offer Walk-in Tours for Minnesota State Week

June 8, 2023

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

Past Foundation board members photo

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.

Photo of Outstanding PAS Advisor between outgoing PAS national officers from RC

Awards | Front Page | Press Releases

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.

Wade McDonald Outstanding Educator photo

Awards | Front Page | Press Releases

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.

Theatre production image of partial poster

Front Page | Press Releases

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."

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