By 2010 an Intergovernmental Council will ratify a Statement of Interdependence that will guide us toward greater efficiencies among our public institutions and services.

13. By 2012 we will build a stronger coalition between the University of Minnesota Morris and the region to increase enrollment to 2,100 of which 1,800 will be on-campus students.

By 2015 we will construct an outdoor Aquatics Center that will serve Stevens County and the surrounding region.

By 2015 we will invigorate our parks, lakes and trails to be the finest in western Minnesota.

By 2015 revitalization initiatives will energize our downtowns and retail centers, increasing commercial and retail sales.

By 2012 we will have the finest retirement community in western Minnesota, attracting 20 new retirees to our community every year.

8. By 2015 Stevens County will be the first carbon neutral county in the world, demonstrating viable models for green housing, neighborhoods and public buildings.

By 2013 we will have established an inclusive culture that embraces a diversity of people in our population and encourages their uniqueness to flourish and enhance our community.

6. By 2010 we will enhance our interconnectedness by better utilizing the technology infrastructure to create a virtual community.

Over the next ten years we will maintain the highest percentage of high school students in Minnesota going on to higher education (university, college, or technical college).