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In total, Southern Minnesota organizations were awarded $931,550.

Elder Network in Winona offers an in-person caregiver support group every first and third Thursday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. The meetings take place at the WKM Building at

7:20 am, Apr. 16, 2021 A selfish shooter Thumbs Down: Last week, someone with a BB or pellet gun thought it would be cool to go around shooting at the windows of vehicles, homes and businesses in Alexandria. Sixteen incidents were reported to the police department. One of the homes that was hit was Mat Hennen’s. The shooter left a bunch of bullet holes in his big living room window – in a direct line with a place where his dog and kids often play. Fortunately, no one was injured but...

Elder Network continues support for seniors, launches new programs (1/27/2021) Elder Network Winona County reports that its companion and volunteer programs are strong supports for seniors in the community. Barb Parker, Winona County program supervisor reports, “We are continuing to serve Winona families, and our programs are thriving. Thank you, Winona, for opening your doors and hearts to Elder Network as we care for your family members.” Parker states, “We are l...

Minnesotans discover that art can offer a cure for loneliness in the pandemic Minnesotans combat the pain of isolation with projects big and small.  January 15, 2021 — 1:50pm Text size Copy shortlink: KT Taylor grew up in rural Idaho, gay and lonely, feeling like "no one like me exists anywhere within a 100-mile radius." Then Taylor went to college in Virginia, and found a kindred community in Minneapolis. But when the pandemic hit...

- Clarksville, TN Online - https://www.clarksvilleonline.com - Altra Federal Credit Union Employees wrap up Year of Giving Back Posted By Business | Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union employees concluded 2020 as they do each year with their Season of Giving. Employees raised over $2,500 to purchase gifts for those in need in the communities they serve. In addition to employee fundraising during the holiday season, Altra gives each employee fifty dollars to Pay It Forward in their ...