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Our mission: Innovating solutions for the unique needs of our Northwest Minnesota members.   adopted June 2026

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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events from Northwest Service Cooperative. From professional development opportunities to student programs and community events, there's always something happening in our region.

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  • School Crisis Response Team Training
    School Crisis Response Team Training
    Wed, Nov 04
    Garden Valley Technologies
    Nov 04, 2026, 9:00 AM – Nov 05, 2026, 3:00 PM
    Garden Valley Technologies, 206 Vance Ave S, Erskine, MN 56535, USA
    Participants will learn about crisis planning, immediate crisis response, and post-crisis support, while developing practical skills and strategies they can use when responding to schools in need.
  • Regional Library Network for 2026-27
    Regional Library Network for 2026-27
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 10
    NW Service Cooperative
    Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    NW Service Cooperative, 114 1st St W, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
    The Northwest Service Cooperative is pleased to offer a fourth year of school library support and networking! Open to anyone staffing a school library.
  • Spelling Bee Registration
    Spelling Bee Registration
    Fri, Nov 13
    online registration
    Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    online registration
    Register your school by Nov 13th.
  • Technology Meeting - November
    Technology Meeting - November
    Tue, Nov 17
    Garden Valley Technologies
    Nov 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Garden Valley Technologies, 206 Vance Ave S, Erskine, MN 56535, USA
    Join fellow technology leaders as Apple comes to present.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 17
    NW Service Cooperative
    Nov 17, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    NW Service Cooperative, 114 1st St W, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
    for District Literacy Leads AND their team-\. please include folks such as administrators, teachers, interventionists, etc. We will continue to hold a virtual meeting from 11-1, and an in-person meeting at NWSC from 1:30-3:30 PM.
  • NW MN High School Math Teacher Community of Practice Meeting
    NW MN High School Math Teacher Community of Practice Meeting
    Wed, Nov 18
    NW Service Cooperative
    Nov 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    NW Service Cooperative, 114 1st St W, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
    Collaborate with high school math colleagues to deepen understanding of the 2022 Minnesota Mathematics Standards and explore implications for classroom instruction.
  • Entry Level Driver's Training November
    Entry Level Driver's Training November
    Wed, Nov 25
    NW Service Cooperative
    Nov 25, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    NW Service Cooperative, 114 1st St W, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
    Work on getting your CDL. Read the full description
  • Staff Development Day Jan 18, 2027.
    Staff Development Day Jan 18, 2027.
    Mon, Jan 18
    Microsoft TEAMS
    Jan 18, 2027, 8:30 AM – 11:50 AM
    Microsoft TEAMS
    Join us for our Annual Staff Development Day on January 18th, 2027! This live event is held from 8:30 - 11:50 AM with the opportunity to gain 12 CEU credits in various subjects!
  • Technology Meeting - January
    Technology Meeting - January
    Tue, Jan 19
    TRF District Service Center
    Jan 19, 2027, 9:40 AM – 12:00 PM
    TRF District Service Center, 230 Labree Ave, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
    Meeting for Technology leaders
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