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2025 Veterans Day

Southwest Initiative Foundation 15 3rd Ave NW, Hutchinson, United States

Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Veterans Day.

helping to build a region where all people thrive

2025 Thanksgiving Holiday

Southwest Initiative Foundation 15 3rd Ave NW, Hutchinson, United States

Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

helping to build a region where all people thrive

2025 Christmas Holiday

Southwest Initiative Foundation 15 3rd Ave NW, Hutchinson, United States

Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Explore the stories, history and cultures in your community at It Begins With Us, Feb. 2-3, 2026, at 5 Family Ranch.

2026 It Begins With Us

5 Family Ranch 2717 County Road 6, Mashall, Minnesota

You're invited to the annual It Begins With Us conference. Explore the stories, history and cultures in your community Feb. 2-3, 2026. This year's event will be at 5 Family Ranch near Marshall.

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2026 KIDS First Conference

Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel 39375 County Highway 24, Morton, MN, United States

Southwest Minnesota child care professionals, educators and caregivers are invited to the 2026 Kids First Conference March 6-7 at Jackpot Junction. You'll hear from inspiring speakers, attend valuable workshops and learn about resources to help support the children you care about.