HERON LAKE, Minn. — Each of Yolanda Barahona’s creations is more beautiful than the last, and all of them are edible. The Worthington resident has been turning out intricate cakes
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Real world experience for student entrepreneurs
Making smart career choices can help kids overcome the opportunity gap — lifting up the one in six children living in poverty in southwest Minnesota, and growing the economy. But
FBT Sawmill receives SWIF’s 1,000th loan
STEEN, Minn. – Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) is celebrating its 1,000th loan since the community foundation formed in 1986. FBT Sawmill in Steen received the landmark loan, helping finance a
Your Action is Needed Today to Protect Charitable Giving
November 16, 2017 Update: The House passed bill H.R.1 Thursday afternoon, November 16. We are working closely with others in our nonprofit sector to monitor the tax reform discussions in
Dream of community foundations realized in Granite Falls
By Diana Anderson, President and CEO Last night, I had the honor of attending the Granite Falls Area Community Foundation’s annual grant awards ceremony and donor appreciation event. They’re one
Winsted native adds style to Main Street with Salon 210
Things have been busy since the doors opened at Salon 210 in Winsted this summer. After completely renovating the former Jerry’s TV and Appliance shop, owner Emma Olgesby opened in
