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Formed in 1997, Minnesota West Information Center is a technical college located in Worthington, Minn. It offers degree programs in accounting, business administration, business education, computer science, elementary education, law enforcement, mass communciations, physical education, political science, English, geography, health, history, social work, sociology and philosophy. It also offers professional degrees in agriculture production management, business management, fish and wildlife management, pre-airway science, pre-physical therapy, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-engineering, human services and registered nurse. It is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The center also provides disability services, library, book store, safety and security, child care, financial aid, housing, scholarships, and liberal arts and sciences programs. It also offers sports activities, including flag football, bowling, tug-a-war, ice fishing tournament, volleyball and golf.

Ridgewater College is a two-year community and technical college located in Willmar, Minn., which offers more than 100 educational programs in transfer education, transfer options and technical education. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and serves more than 5,500 students on its campuses. It enables students to acquire skills and knowledge leading to employment or a comprehensive general education and associate degree programs that are transferable to four-year colleges and universities. As a partner in the region's business and industry, it offers customized and continuing education courses. Its courses include accounting, agriculture, art, business, carpentry, computer aided drafting and design, cosmetology, dairy management, law enforcement and corrections, massage therapy and nursing.

The Plum Creek Library System is a federated regional public library system in southwestern Minnesota, consisting of 26 member public libraries. Named after the setting of Laura Ingalls Wilder's book "On the Banks of Plum Creek," the system fosters collaboration among libraries to share resources, programs, and technical innovations, enabling them to meet the needs of their individual communities while working towards common goals. Through the Plum Creek Library System, patrons have access to a wide range of digital resources, including eBooks and audiobooks through LIBBY, as well as educational resources from Scholastic. The system also supports local authors through the Minnesota Author Project, providing recognition for their literary contributions. With a focus on community engagement, the Plum Creek Library System offers various events and exhibits, such as the Friends of the Marshall-Lyon County Library Bookstore Sale and the TESTIFY Americana from Slavery to Today Exhibit.Generated from the website