Last week, our Youth Energy Summit (YES!) program, which is provided in partnership with Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center near Spicer, was honored by recieving the Environmental Initiative Awards Environmental Education category. This
Leaders
Remembering SWIF Founding Board Member Elroy Burgeson
Our southwest Minnesota region lost another outstanding leader with the death of founding SWIF board member Elroy Burgeson two weeks ago. He and his wife Nita of Granite Falls were
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
Ignore the Critics and Be Inspired to Listen
As leaders, we have access to so many resources—including plenty that come through our email inboxes—to improve our skills and change our thinking. Something that’s resonated with me was introduced