UWRF and WinField United partnership recognized with UW System award

Matthew Baughman, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
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Oct. 10—RIVER FALLS — As UW-River Falls and WinField United celebrated their 33 year partnership anniversary, the UW System honored that union with an award.

WinField United is based in Arden Hills, Minn., and operates as the crop product and consulting division of Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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