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A group of people stand in a circle outdoors, holding strands of yarn. Overlaid text reads, Creative Economic Development Summer Workshop Series—highlighting innovative ways to boost local economies. Presented by Southwest Initiative Foundation & Department of Public Transformation.

May 19, 2026

Creative Economic Development Summer Workshop Series

Strengthening rural economies through creativity and connection The Creative Economic Development Summer Workshop Series is a three-part learning

Filed Under: Boosting Economic Mobility, Stories Tagged With: Business Support

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May 18, 2026

Litchfield Public School Foundation receives transformational gift

Generosity that strengthens education and community Last month, the Litchfield Public School Foundation received the most significant gift in its

Filed Under: Home Page Feature, Retaining Wealth, Stories Tagged With: Community Foundations, Grants

Large bold magenta text on a light blue background reads Rally Your Region Southwest Minnesota, with a colorful geometric pattern in the top right corner.

May 13, 2026

Rally Your Region is coming to Southwest Minnesota!

Educators, employers, economic developers, and community leaders are invited to join Southwest Minnesota partners, the International Economic

Filed Under: Boosting Economic Mobility, Home Page Feature, Stories

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May 1, 2026

Taste of Syttende Mai blends tradition with today

The self-proclaimed Norwegian capital of the United States, Milan is a small Southwest Minnesota town with a vibrant community fabric. Its

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth Tagged With: Community Foundations, Grants

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April 21, 2026

A Day of Learning, Connection, and Inspiration

On April 15, 2026, nearly 200 Southwest Minnesota nonprofit professionals and SWIF fund partner advisory board members gathered at Jackpot Junction

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities, Home Page Feature, Stories Tagged With: nonprofits

Four elderly women, all wearing red tops, are gathered around a table playing a game with a tall plastic tower containing green and blue balls and yellow sticks.

March 30, 2026

2026 Aging Trust Fund grants

Funding supports social connection for older adults We have awarded 17 grants through our Fostering Social Connection in Later Life program in

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities, Home Page Feature, Stories Tagged With: Grants

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