Minnesota Rural Water Association

10/14/2026

MRWA Technical Advisor John Nelson provided technical assistance at Crown College repairing flushing hydrants.

10/14/2026

It was a great MRWA LCRI training session in Chisholm. Thanks to all that attended! Also, thank you to MDH staff for sharing their expertise!

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

MRWA Source Water Protection Specialist Jolene Leither participated in a water festival with the city of Waite Park and the Sauk River Watershed at the College of Saint Ben’s. There was 6 different schools there for a total of 230 students.

10/08/2026

MRWA Training Specialist Bob Klug provided technical assistance in Baudette all day helping drain their water tower and setting up pressure relief valves so they could have a crew from KLM Engineering clean the interior.

10/07/2026

A fantastic water system tour with the city of St. Clair; thank you! St. Clair showed great hospitality to MRWA Executive Director Lori Blair and National Rural Water Association Legislative Chief of Staff Leslie Barrack!

10/07/2026

MRWA Executive Director Lori Blair had a chance to attend a roundtable discussion with Congressman Brad Finstad which centered on the significant gap in rural water infrastructure funding, as well as the challenges small communities face to receive funding. The roundtable meeting addressed water infrastructure needs and the importance of the funding to keep rural communities strong.

10/07/2026

MRWA Wastewater Trainer Keith Evans provided technical assistance with smoke testing in Askov today

10/07/2026

MRWA Training Specialist Bob Klug provided technical assistance with a lift station

10/07/2026

MRWA NonMunicipal Technical Advisor John Nelson provided technical assistance to Hidden Valley MHP with setting up the bypass so he can get new valves installed tomorrow. KLM Engineering is coming Wednesday to clean the reservoir that is built into the bluffs.