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September 12, 2025

Southwest Initiative Foundation awards $400,000 in grant funds through the 2025 Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund 

Grants Awarded Southwest Initiative Foundation recently awarded 9 grants totaling $400,000 through the Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth Tagged With: 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

Board members with the Hutchinson Independent School District 423 Foundation award a giant grant check.

August 5, 2025

Back to School with the ISD 423 Foundation

ISD 423 Foundation August means it’s time to get ready to head back to school in southwest Minnesota. Teachers are prepping classrooms and

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth Tagged With: 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

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