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Growing Local: Emerging Leaders graduates mingle at Little Theatre Auditorium.

November 4, 2025

2025 emerging leaders graduate

Visionary Leadership, Action, and Celebration In October, the 2025 Growing Local: Emerging Leaders cohort gathered for the sixth and final session

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

A bright red barn surrounded by trees covered in hoarfrost.

November 4, 2025

2025 Year-End Giving Guide

Giving Guide As the season of generosity approaches, we’re here to help make your year-end charitable giving simple and meaningful. Whether

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth Tagged With: Giving Options

Sen. Bobby Joe Champion and business owner Lourdez Schwab with a group of people standing inside a gym in front of a large wall sign that reads “Bar Path CrossFit.”

November 3, 2025

Senator tours Promise Act projects in Willmar

Promise Act Projects We recently welcomed Sen. Bobby Joe Champion, president of the Minnesota State Senate, to Willmar for a firsthand look at

Filed Under: Boosting Economic Mobility Tagged With: Business Support

Veterans enjoy a free lunch at the Chippewa County Fair Veterans Day alongside family and friends.

November 3, 2025

Honoring veterans in Chippewa County

Minnesota Veterans More than 15,800 veterans live in Southwest Minnesota. To honor and recognize the service of local veterans, Chippewa County

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

Two people stand smiling in front of the Franklin Wellness Center, a brick building with large windows. The entrance sign reads “Open 24/7,” and a poster advertises Well Made Meal Prep services for visitors.

October 27, 2025

From Passion to Plate: Well Made Meal Prep

Well Made Meal Prep Fueled by the real-life challenge of balancing busy lives and providing their family with homemade, nutritious food, Shay and

Filed Under: Boosting Economic Mobility Tagged With: Small Business Loans

Trained volunteer leaders Elaine and Carolyn show off the back of their blue shirts.

September 30, 2025

Time to socialize and exercise at Winsted SAIL classes

SAIL Classes It’s 10 a.m. on a Friday, and Carolyn Barr is decked out in a bright blue and white T-shirt with matching striped headband. She’s

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Grants

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