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UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, February 9th: Artist reception at Granite Area Arts Council for Krystl Louwaige and Corina Kells. Refreshments served, everyone welcome from 7 p.m.
Mystiques take second at home meet
Photos by Karen Berg .
Locals weigh in on the lefse debate
Lefse! Whether it’s one of the tastiest morsels of food to ever hit your mouth or you can’t stop wondering why people eat it at all, lefse is a tradition here in the Mid- west. With three diuerent types of lefse to choose from, there is Tynnlefse (thin lefse) which is traditionally rolled with sugar, cinnamon, and butter inside; there is Potelefse (potato lefse) which is the same as Tynnlefse, except it’s made with 100% potatoes or a mix of wheat flour and potatoes; and then there is Tykkelefse (thick lefse) which is often served as cake with couee.
North Star Mutual invests in the future of Southwest Minnesota State University
North Star Mutual Insurance Company, of Cottonwood, Minnesota, has announced plans to invest $3 million in the Southwest Minnesota State University Foundation to establish the North Star Mutual School of Business and scholarship program. The investment, to be paid over the course of five years, will be used to enhance the current school of business, facilities and programs at SMSU, as well as fund an endowment to provide ongoing support. In addition, new scholarship and internship programs will be established on behalf of the company to help support business students in their academic endeavors and career development. North Star Mutual will receive naming rights to the business school and maintain a role on a special advisory committee made up of both school faculty and local business representatives.
News from W.R.A.P.
Written by Becci ten Bensel and Women’s Rural Advocacy Program Stau With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching it is important to discuss what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like. Oftentimes, things that may initially be seen as “cute” or “romantic” can lead to unhealthy behaviors in relationships.
North Star Mutual Insurance Company invests in United Way
North Star Mutual Insurance Company recently held its workplace campaign to benefit United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN). Employees contributed $34,861.77 through payroll pledges and special event donations. North Star Mutual Insurance Company made an additional contribution of $36,203.50 for a total campaign of $71,065.27.