It takes particular dedication to serve on the SWIF Board of Directors. As a rural, regional community foundation with donor services, programming and business lending, we are truly a unique
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Planes ’n Songs
Our communities have plenty of creativity and spirit when it comes to hosting summer events and celebrations. The Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow “Planes ’n Songs” June 16 in Granite Falls
Pipestone Community Leaders Looking to the Future
I may sound like a broken record, but each and every time our SWIF Board of Directors meets, we have an incredible day. Last week’s meeting in Pipestone was no
Reflecting on the People Who Make a Difference
Last month, our region lost a great leader in Senator Gary Kubly. For years, and even through his recent battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease, Sen. Kubly worked hard to represent
Reasons We Stay in Rural Minnesota
Over the last few months, I’ve shared highlights from community and business leaders about new things happening throughout southwest Minnesota. From bringing natural gas service to the Clara City area
Southwest Minnesota Philanthropy at Its Best
The Star Tribune ran an article last week about a woman from Windom, Myrtle Stroud, who made an incredibly generous gift to the University of Minnesota. In addition, she made