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Luverne: 2008 City of Excellence Award Winner

Luverne Educational Center for Health Careers

Topical Category: Collaboration and Maximizing Resources

Given trends and opportunities for growth in the medical industry, the City of Luverne capitalized by collaborating with Sanford Health Systems and Minnesota West Community and Technical College to create medical training opportunities.

The partnership began when Sanford Health met with Luverne city leaders to discuss vacating Sanford’s existing hospital and clinic facility, and constructing a new medical center. As a result, the City assisted with a development agreement that consisted of infrastructure, a new water tower, street improvements, and the acceptance of a donation of the former hospital and clinic building. City leaders then struck a deal with the Minnesota West Community and Technical College to turn part of the building into a college facility for medical and other classes. The Luverne Educational Center for Health Careers opened its doors in September of 2007. The building is also used for city offices.

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