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Collegiate Crops Judging Team from U of M, Crookston Finishes Second in Both National Contests held in November in Kansas City and Chicago

The national crops judging contests have a long and celebrated history. The University of Minnesota, Crookston Collegiate Crops Teams have been a part of that history since 1967, and this year, the team from the Crookston campus placed second in … Continue reading

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U of M, Crookston Receives $100,000 Grant from the U.S. Department of State to Establish an American Cultural Center in China

A $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State will fund a collaborative effort between the University of Minnesota, Crookston and Zhejiang Economic and Trade Polytechnic (ZJETP) to establish an American Cultural Center in China. The purpose of the cultural … Continue reading

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Poinsettias are in Bloom at U of M, Crookston Greenhouses; Horticulture students prepare for the holidays early in the semester

Hundreds of rooted poinsettia cuttings arrive in August at the University of Minnesota, Crookston in anticipation of another holiday season. Under the skill and coaxing of students involved in the commercial floriculture class, those cuttings develop into a beautiful poinsettia … Continue reading

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International Week brings Fun wi Tita, director of Making a Difference International to U of M, Crookston during a Week of Exciting Activities November 12-16, 2012

A celebration of International Education Week will be held November 12-16, 2012, and includes a week packed with events and activities. Highlighting the week is a presentation by Fun wi Tita, director of Making a Difference International (MADI) on Wednesday, November … Continue reading

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Regional Director Deb Zak honored by U of M Extension with the Distinguished Outstanding Leadership Award

University of Minnesota Extension Dean Bev Durgan honored Dan Dolan, president of the Washington County Agricultural Society, on Oct. 9 at Extension’s annual conference. She also honored several Extension faculty members for exemplary work that helped Minnesotans improve their lives … Continue reading

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U of M, Crookston Announces Three New Emphasis Areas to Communication Program

A degree in communication from the University of Minnesota, Crookston offers students many career options. The bachelor of science in communication prepares students to be effective communicators in many professional settings. The U of M, Crookston has offered a communication … Continue reading

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Red River Valley Development Association Schedules 74th Annual Honor Banquet

The 74th Annual Honor Banquet sponsored by the Red River Valley Development Association will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012, beginning at 12 noon in Bede Ballroom, Sargeant Student Center, University of Minnesota, Crookston.  Tickets for the noon banquet … Continue reading

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U of M, Crookston Granted Full-Continuing Approval from Minnesota Board of Teaching to Prepare Individuals for Minnesota Teacher Licensure in Early Childhood Education

The University of Minnesota, Crookston has been granted full-continuing approval from the Minnesota Board of Teaching to prepare individuals for Minnesota teacher licensure through June 30, 2019. UMC currently offers a licensure program in Early Childhood Education and is seeking … Continue reading

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Local Foods College Series Provides Opportunity to Learn from Practitioners and Educators Beginning January 24, 2012; Sponsored by the NWRSDP and available via ITV at the U of M, Crookston

If you are interested in growing more of your own food or scaling up production to market garden scale, the upcoming Local Foods College is designed for you. The series, which begins on January 24, 2012, will offer an overview … Continue reading

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Jason Brantner, Research Fellow at the NWROC, Recognized with the Sugarbeet Distinguished Service Award by the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association

Jason Brantner, research fellow at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center (NWROC) located in Crookston, Minn., was recently recognized with the Sugarbeet Distinguished Service Award. The award is based on recent significant contributions to the success of the sugarbeet industry … Continue reading

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