After Five Supper Club is a decades-old institution in Madison, with a reputation for its steak cubes and salad bar. When it went up for sale about
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Scott Marquardt recognized by Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities
The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) recognized our vice president, Scott Marquardt, with a 2019 “Friend of the CGMC” award during the
Mary Maertens retires from foundation board
Mary Maertens 6 Years of Service While Mary is deeply engaged in Marshall as a community leader, she has brought a regional perspective to
Robert Thurston retires from foundation board
Robert Thurston 9.5 Years of Service Bob led Southwest Initiative Foundation through a transformational time, serving as chair of the
Much Kneaded Massage opening in Hutchinson
Certified massage therapist Kiley Kruggel is opening Much Kneaded Massage in Hutchinson with help from Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF)
McKnight Foundation invests $600,000 in Southwest Minnesota Teacher Preparation Partnership
HUTCHINSON, Minn.—The McKnight Foundation has awarded a $600,000 grant over two years to support the Southwest Minnesota Teacher Preparation
New documentary ‘Our Kids: Narrowing the Opportunity Gap’ premieres locally in June
You may remember Dr. Robert Putnam from his key note speech at the 2016 Grow Our Own Summit. His research on the opportunity gap, showcased in the
Business is blooming downtown for Grace & Thorn Floral
BENSON, Minn. — Jenna Schiller is putting down new roots on Benson’s Main Street as she expands and rebrands her small business, Grace & Thorn
Legacy Printwear moves to downtown Benson storefront
BENSON, Minn. — After five years running a screen printing and embroidery business from home, Joel and Beverly Bailey moved Legacy Printwear to
Initiators Fellowship opportunity in southwest Minnesota
Change Greater Minnesota With Us The Initiators Fellowship equips early stage social entrepreneurs with the support they need to transform their