HUTCHINSON, Minn.— Amy Brustuen of Grove City has joined Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) staff to fill the new role of youth and family specialist. Brustuen will be a resource to
Youth and Families
Fostering healthy mindsets for our super kids in southwest Minnesota
Kids need help to preserve and promote their mental health and resiliency right now. In southwest Minnesota, one project that’s giving students a boost is a group therapy program at
Freezing time, thawing connections
In 2019, a group of four artists spent three days in Milan as part of a series of workshops in small towns across Minnesota. Artists Amanda Fredrickson, Meghan Grover, Amelia
Caring adults make a difference for our kids
We believe that all southwest Minnesota kids are our kids, and that now, more than ever, our kids need us to provide connection, care and encouragement. There is power in
Southwest Initiative Employer Resource Network® Launches to Support Area Employers, Working Families
Minnesota’s first Employer Resource Network® brings innovative approach to workforce development HUTCHINSON, Minn. — Five regional employers in Kandiyohi County, Meeker County, Lower Sioux Indian Community and Redwood County have partnered with
Thanks to grants, teachers get tech to tackle pandemic challenges
Teachers needed all the help they could get during the pandemic, and that includes robots. Yellow Medicine East Schools (YME) used grant money to buy a “Swivl” robot and accessories