FAIRFAX, Minn.— Mark and Nancy Gohnert are the new owners of Smokey Hollow restaurant, a fixture in Fairfax since 1872. They purchased the business and updated the interior with help
Archives for January 2018
Marie Hinsvark’s legacy helps Grow Our Own
The late Marie Hinsvark of Canby made a tremendous gift to Southwest Initiative Foundation through her estate when she passed away in September 2016. A private individual all her life, it’s
Turning ideas into action
Gary and Janine Papik have always loved the friendly feel of Luverne, its tree-shaded streets and bustling downtown. But in 2009, they could see their hometown needed help. Properties were
Supporting what makes it home
Bird Island has always been home for Rob and Renae Saunders, though it’s not always where they’ve lived. The couple lived in San Diego during Rob’s career as a U.S. Naval
Foundation Leaders Reaffirm Early Childhood Commitment
Local needs drive diverse strategies to affect change in Greater Minnesota Presidents of the six Minnesota Initiative Foundations today announced a renewed commitment to early childhood programming across Greater Minnesota,