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Clara City Ambulance Service operates with a crew of 24 volunteers, who are posed in front of the ambulance.

September 26, 2025

Grant for lifesaving training in Clara City

Clara City Ambulance Service Ashlie Wubben has been an EMT for 10 years and on Clara City’s ambulance crew for 5 years. A decade of experience

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

The Twine Ball serves as parade grand marshal for its namesake festival in 2025.

September 1, 2025

Darwin community celebrates Twine Ball 75th

Darwin Twine Ball The late Francis Johnson started creating what would become Darwin’s famous Twine Ball 75 years ago. In December 1957, he was

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

A large group photo with a giant check for a Member Impact Fund grant to the Pipestone Area Community Foundation from First State Bank Southwest.

August 4, 2025

Member Impact Fund invests in southwest Minnesota

Community Foundation Partners Five of our community foundation partners received generous matching grants totaling $250,000 through a partnership

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

A group of children stand on the new metal pier in Balaton looking out at Lake Yankton.

August 1, 2025

Local partnerships make waves in Balaton

Balaton Area Community Foundation This summer's pier replacement at Lake Yankton is an outstanding example of how collaboration can turn

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

Brianna Goblirsch and Connie Bentson run check in for the Firecracker Run at Morton’s 4th of July Celebration.

July 7, 2025

Local grant supports Morton 4th of July

Southwest Minnesota’s summer festival season is in full swing. Many town celebrations in our region receive support from local community foundation

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

The pool is full of people on a summer day, with a yellow slide in the foreground.

June 2, 2025

Summer pool pass scholarship helps kids beat the heat

Pipestone Area Community Foundation Nothing compares to a day at the pool during southwest Minnesota’s hot summer months. The Pipestone Area

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

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