Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College are planning to merge and become Minnesota Valley College in May 2027, upon approval of the merger by the Higher Learning Commission, the college’s accrediting body, and the Minnesota State Board of Trustees. Our new name encompasses the region, including both campuses, while expanding the horizons of the communities we serve. Our two colleges have been aligned since 2014, sharing a president, several other leaders, and many stude