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An elderly man and woman stand smiling together in a room with framed artwork on display racks and easels, suggesting an art gallery or exhibit.

November 24, 2025

Southwest Minnesota through Gene Stukel’s lens

Capturing Nature's Beauty Photographer Gene Stukel of Granite Falls has been exhibiting in the Meander Art Crawl for 16 years. He’s curated a

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Belonging

A smiling man wearing glasses and a blue Free Ice Water Wall Drug T-shirt stands in an office, holding up a postcard with an illustrated outdoor scene. A desk with papers and office supplies is visible behind him.

November 27, 2024

For Brad Hall, moving back home meant pursuing his dreams

Local Artist Pursues Dream Nearly 20 years after leaving Granite Falls, Bradley (Brad) Hall decided to return to his hometown to pursue his dreams

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Belonging

Volunteers pose for a group photo at an event for Welcoming Week in Litchfield.

October 16, 2024

Welcoming Week in Litchfield with Chukuma

Local community leaders and volunteers reflect on Welcoming Week Chukuma Ijioma works for Meeker County Health and Human Services as a Public

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Belonging, Leadership

Abdifatah Mohamed stands next to a banner for the Willmar nonprofit Community Connector Services.

October 16, 2024

Welcoming Week in Willmar with Abdifatah

Local community leaders and volunteers reflect on Welcoming Week Abdifatah Mohamed is the executive director of the Willmar nonprofit Community

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Belonging, Leadership

Suree sits in a group at a craft table and holds up a paper rainbow during Welcoming Week in Worthington.

October 16, 2024

Welcoming Week in Worthington with Suree

Local community leaders and volunteers reflect on Welcoming Week Suree Sompamitwong was born in Thailand and moved to the U.S. when she was 7 years

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Belonging, Leadership

A group photo of Together we are Glencoe volunteers at Welcoming Week in Glencoe.

October 16, 2024

Welcoming Week in Glencoe with Kerry

Local community leaders and volunteers reflect on Welcoming Week Kerry Ward and her family are lifelong residents of Glencoe. Kerry is a Community

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Belonging, Leadership

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