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In Clay County public schools, 9.5% of students identified as Black in the 2023-24 school year.

Otter Tail County residents received $14,347 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 37th in Minnesota

In 2022, residents of Otter Tail County received an average of $14,347 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th highest in Minnesota.

9 Asian students enrolled in Stevens County schools in 2023-24 school year

There were nine Asian students enrolled in Stevens County public schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Becker County: Medicare transfers accounted for 6.2% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.2% of income in Becker County, providing an average of $3,563 per capita to residents.

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Noah Rooney, former Perham Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, May 4 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Sunday, May 4: Willmar Senior High School standout Ian Koosman’s college team wins to Butler Bulldogs

The game took place at Bulldog Park.

6 Asian students enrolled in Renville County schools in 2023-24 school year

In Renville County public schools, 0.3% of students identified as Asian in the 2023-24 school year.

Chippewa County Education: 27 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

In Chippewa County public schools, 1.2% of students identified as Black in the 2023-24 school year.

Perham Senior High School standout Noah Rooney’s college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Saturday, May 3

The Minnesota Golden Gophers lost 5-4 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, May 3.

Ian Koosman, former Willmar Senior High School standout, played on Saturday, May 3 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The Creighton Bluejays won 13-1 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Butler Bulldogs on Saturday, May 3.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 1% of Pope County's student body in 2023-24 school year

In Pope County public schools, 1% of students identified as Asian in the 2023-24 school year.

Population aging and government transfer dependency in Chippewa County as of 2022

Since 1970, Chippewa County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 5.3%.

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WC Minnesota News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the WC Minnesota News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Big Stone County Education: 2 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

In Big Stone County public schools, 0.2% of students identified as Black in the 2023-24 school year.

Michelle Fischbach engages with Minnesota's community in discussions and events

Michelle Fischbach, a U.S. Congress representative for Minnesota's 7th District, highlighted discussions with the Minnesota Bankers Association and Land O'Lakes on May 3, 2025.

Douglas County: Residents received $139.93 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.6% of income in Douglas County, providing an average of $3,528 per capita to residents.

Perham Senior High School standout Noah Rooney’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Friday, May 2

The game took place at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Ian Koosman, former Willmar Senior High School standout, played on Friday, May 2 in NCAA Division I baseball game