Kelly and CJ Nelson are expecting a second baby this fall and finding child care for this new little one was a lot easier than their first time around. After
Archives for March 2019
Collaboration makes high school a hub of support for our kids
Solutions to close the opportunity gap for kids living in poverty are complicated. It takes collaboration to make the long-term investments that help our kids thrive and reach their full
Expanding child care in Greater Minnesota: Little Stangs Learning Center
Cash Baumgardt was born with a full head of dark hair and deep blue eyes. It was love at first snuggle for his mom and dad, Deanna and Brad Baumgardt of Buffalo Lake. Deanna is
Cradle to career connections
Impact Innovations is a global manufacturing company that specializes in seasonal décor, paper, and fabrics as well as commercial printing and displays. Its world headquarters are in Clara City and
Teacher prep partnership builds pathways to the classroom
Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) is part of a new partnership to help our region’s students find their way back to the classroom as a career. In the face of a critical teacher shortage, the McKnight Foundation awarded a $75,000
Support from interns to entrepreneurs
Innovative Foam, based in Hutchinson, started in 2005 making foam stage props. By 2012, its previous owner was ready to move on, and Dean Bertram decided to purchase the company.