The food industry has a large presence in Minnesota and a major player in the state is Hormel Foods, which produces some of the most well-known food brands in the
Archives for 2020
2020 Annual Impact Report – Southwest Initiative Foundation
History shows that southwest Minnesota is resilient and full of caring, committed people—including you. Thanks to our donors for supporting our work this year! Because of you, we can respond
Makayla’s Daycare opens in Lamberton
LAMBERTON, Minn. — Makayla Fullerton has opened Makayla’s Daycare in Lamberton with help from Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) Bright Beginnings loan program. Her family-based child care is licensed for up to 10 children, from
Marsha Frauendienst retires after 12 years spent helping make each community a better place to live
Marsha Frauendienst is retiring at the end of August following a 12-year career at Southwest Initiative Foundation. Marsha earned an associate degree from Golden Valley Lutheran College with the goal
Prairie Meats, Inc. Expands to Olivia
Olivia, Minn.— Tony and Heidi Paskewitz, owners of Prairie Meats, Inc., recently opened a new livestock processing plant and meat market in Olivia. The business will now be able to
New Lakefield business delivers pet grooming to your doorstep
LAKEFIELD, Minn. — Kathryn Vacek-Wiese of Lakefield has opened a mobile pet grooming service, Decora Klips Mobile Pet Spa, to deliver personalized grooming services to clients with a fully outfitted
