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Willmar, MN 56201 United States Get Directions
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FeaturedMLK Celebration at Ridgewater College
Ridgewater College 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar, MN, United States3rd Annual Willmar Martin Luther King Jr. Event: A Day of Unity Willmar, MN - The community is invited to join us for the 3rd annual Willmar Martin Luther King Jr. event, "A Day of Unity," on Monday, January 19, 2026. The event will take place on the second floor of the Ridgewater College Student Center, located at 2101 15th Ave, NW, Willmar, MN 56201. This event is an opportunity to reflect on Dr. King's powerful message of equity and justice, celebrate the progress made in the journey for civil...
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Community Health Fair
Ridgewater College 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar, MN, United StatesCommunity Health Fair at Ridgewater College - Willmar Campus Location: Cafeteria (Student Center, Upper Level) ☆ This event is open to the public. ☆ Join us for our Willmar Community Health Fair on Nov. 20, 2025 where you can learn how to live a healthier lifestyle and get free giveaways! Businesses from the area are coming to campus to display information on fitness, eye care, dental care, nursing, weight loss programs, public health resources, and more! Get free samples at vendor booths and enter to win door prizes or a...
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Ridgewater College Veterinary Technology Department – Chip N’ Dip Event
Ridgewater College 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar, MN, United StatesRidgewater College Veterinary Technology Department - Willmar Campus Semi-Annual Chip N' Dip Micro-Chipping and Dog Wash Saturday, October 25, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm To Schedule an Appointment: Call Kim Tensen at 320-222-8268 weekdays or email Kim at kim.tensen@ridgewater.edu Appointments are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome! See poster for more details
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MLK Celebration at Ridgewater College
Ridgewater College 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar, MN, United StatesMLK Celebration with Keynote Speaker Dr. Deborah Leigh at Ridgewater College Student Center - Cafeteria (upper level) Monday, Jan. 20th at 5:30pm Free Event Join us for a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2025 at Willmar - let's honor his legacy together! This in-person event will feature Dr. Debrah Leigh as our keynote speaker, engaging conversations, opportunities to reflect on Dr. King's legacy, and a free meal. Click Here to Register for this Free Event
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Fall Festival at Ridgewater College
Ridgewater College 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar, MN, United StatesFall Festival at Ridgewater College Thursday, Oct. 31st from 2:30-4:00pm at the Willmar Campus - Student Services Building - Cafeteria Community members can bring children to the cafeteria (student services building second floor) for trick-or-treating and other fall-themed events. This event is free. Targeted for children 6 years and younger Free trick or treat!
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Little Art Gallery – Little Art Session @ Ridgewater Campus
Ridgewater College 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar, MN, United StatesCome join for our Little Art Session! This is a little art event for those who want to create something for our Little Galleries! The event is free and all supplies are provided to create a little paining, sculpture, or macramé art piece! October Theme: Corn, Acorns, pinecones, pumpkins, sunflowers, owls, scarecrows!
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Career Exploration: Paramedic Virtual Info Session
Ridgewater College 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar, MN, United StatesTrain for In-demand, Life-saving Paramedic Careers Saving lives is an incredibly satisfying calling. When accidents happen, you want the best-trained emergency medical personnel on the scene. Explore whether this program might be right for you by attending a virtual info session. TOPICS • Meet faculty during a program overview • Hear details about the program schedule and hybrid delivery format • Learn about engaging, high-tech simulations and flexible clinical sites • Learn about admissions, student support and scholarships for current Emergency Medical Technician (EMTs) license holders • Explore the benefits...
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Career Exploration: EMT Virtual Info Session
Ridgewater College 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar, MN, United StatesEmergency Medical Technicians Save Lives Responding to 9-1-1 calls takes calm decision-making skills, a passion to help, and confident knowledge to address medical emergencies. Be among the best-trained emergency medical personnel on the scene by choosing the Ridgewater College Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program. Explore whether this program is right for you by attending a virtual info session. TOPICS • Meet faculty during a program overview • Hear details about the program schedule and delivery format • Learn about engaging, high-tech simulations and flexible clinical sites • Learn about admissions,...
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Career Exploration: Agriculture Careers Information Session
Ridgewater College 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar, MN, United StatesExplore In-Demand Agriculture Careers Make your passion for agriculture productive by training at Ridgewater’s long-standing, nationally-recognized Agriculture Department. SCHEDULE • Student panel • Admissions information and processes • Department tour • Overview of programs PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Student-centered, hands-on education • Strong high school and industry partnerships • Award-winning Professional Agriculture Students • Experience-driven internships • 100% job placement rate in related fields PROGRAMS • Agri Business • Agriculture Marketing & Communications – NEW • Agricultural Science & Technology • Agriculture Equipment Mechanic • Agronomy Applicator Technician – NEW •...
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Career Exploration: Photography Virtual Information Session
Ridgewater College 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar, MN, United StatesTrain Online for Next-Level Photography Skills Develop your skills, confidence and photographic eye in Ridgewater’s Professional Photography program through either full- or part-time class experiences. Become a career expert OR take a single course for your hobby! Either way, learning the ins and outs of your camera, photo editing software, and strategies for portrait and commercial photography plus video will take your skills to the next level and beyond! TOPICS: • Program versatility and career opportunities • Differences between diploma and degree options • Convenient, online delivery format with equipment...
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Career Exploration: Paramedic Virtual Info Session
Ridgewater College 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar, MN, United StatesTrain for In-demand, Life-saving Paramedic Careers Saving lives is an incredibly satisfying calling and Minnesota is in dire need of more paramedics. When accidents happen, you want the best-trained emergency medical personnel on the scene. Many of them find their start in Ridgewater’s Paramedic program. Explore whether this program might be right for you by attending a virtual info session. TOPICS • Meet faculty during a program overview • Hear details about the program schedule and hybrid delivery format • Learn about engaging, high-tech simulations and flexible clinical sites •...
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Career Exploration: Agriculture In-Person Info Session
Ridgewater College 2101 15th Avenue NW, Willmar, MN, United StatesExplore In-Demand Agriculture Careers Make your passion for agriculture productive by training at Ridgewater’s long-standing, nationally-recognized Agriculture Department. Schedule • Agriculture introduction and programs • Admissions information and processes • Alumni perspective • Go to class for 20 minutes – be an Ag student! • Ag Ambassador panel • Department tour Programs • Agri Business • Agriculture Marketing & Communications – NEW • Agricultural Science & Technology • Agriculture Power & Equipment Technician • Agronomy Applicator Technician – NEW • Agronomy Technology • Dairy Management • Farm Operation & Management...
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