Andrea Duarte-Alonso joined the foundation in 2019 as part of a two-year Lead for America Fellowship. Based in her hometown of Worthington, she’s worked to build bridges in the community
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We are better together
I have a sign in my yard. Perhaps you do, too. We’re surrounded by messages promoting—or opposing—specific people and ideas. I picked up my sign while attending Willmar’s Creating Home
Dogs have the run of the place at Back Forty Kennel
LESTER PRAIRIE, Minn. — Business partners Cindy Ardolf and Nicholas Buytaert are celebrating the one-year anniversary this fall of opening their business, Back Forty Kennel dog boarding, with help from
Vote by November 3!
Minnesota’s election system is ready for us, whether you voted by mail, vote early in-person, or vote on Election Day. If you haven’t already mailed your absentee ballot, don’t. To
Calico Cat Quilt Shop opens in Pipestone
PIPESTONE, Minn. — It took some time to stitch together the details, but Lori Williams finally opened the doors to Calico Cat Quilt Shop last month. The long-time quilter started
Creating Home Together through Art
Welcoming Week in southwest Minnesota Building vibrant and welcoming rural communities is at the heart of our work. This fall, we partnered with Pioneer PBS to sponsor activities across southwest
