County internship program presenters urge continued funding as retention tool

May 26, 2026

A Private Industries Council representative and county officials highlighted three current interns and data showing early local employer exposure increases the likelihood Southwest Minnesota graduates stay; presenters said host-site time and equipment costs are real and require continued investment.

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Carla Goettke, identified in the meeting as the organization's chair, introduced three interns currently placed in Murray County and urged the Board of Commissioners to continue supporting the Private Industries Council internship program.

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