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News Release: 10/23/2025
LEGALIZATION TIMELINEBeing hometown - homegrown boys of Fergus Falls, we are incredibly thrilled to announce that Elevate has officially secured its retail registration with the City! We greatly appreciate the ability to serve our community and view this monumental step as the start of our final transition to Full Recreational Sales. We know you are excited to see our doors open for adult-use retail. While we are currently in the final stages of preparing our facility and operations, we project that we are
Outdoor & Sportsman Channels Free Preview
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! We are offering a special promotion for our prtvnow! subscribers— FREE access to both the Outdoor (Ch. 90) and Sportsman Channels (Ch. 91) for the ENTIRE month of October! The Outdoor Channel will take you on epic adventures around the world, with exhilarating action in the field and on the water. The Sportsman Channel honors a lifestyle that is celebrated by millions of Americans, presenting authentic hunting, fishing and shooting programs. If you are interested in adding
Lake Region Healthcare unifies its hospitals and clinics to strengthen future of local healthcare
Unified organization will accelerate growth, investments in facilities and leading technologies, strengthen workforce, ensure sustainability [ELBOW LAKE/FERGUS FALLS, MN] Lake Region Healthcare announced this week the organization has combined its hospitals in Fergus Falls and Elbow Lake and the 10 regional clinics it operates in the west central Minnesota region to create one unified organization. This is part of a larger strategic plan aimed at accelerating growth, investments in facilities and
National Co-Op Month
Throughout the month of October, members are encouraged to celebrate National Co-Op Month with us by stopping into our Underwood office for a FREE 2026 magnetic calendar! Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. We would love the opportunity to thank you in person for your continued patronage.
Retirement Spotlight
This month, we are honored to celebrate the retirement of Mary Jo Biegler, our Controller/CFO. Mary Jo had a remarkable 36-year career with Park Region. We are sad to say goodbye, but so thankful for her amazing impact on our organization and excited to see what’s in store for her in retired life!
Empowering Rural Voices: West Central Initiative Announces Democracy Summit
West Central Initiative will host community members, leaders, and changemakers from west central Minnesota and beyond at its Rural Democracy Summit 2025: Toward a Positive Rural Vision, which will be held Friday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Morris. "This gathering is a space to exchange ideas, build new connections, and spark collective action aimed at strengthening democracy and growing vibrant rural communities," said Ben Schierer, West Central Initiative Director