SNAP Directory is Now Available

SNAP Directory is Now Available

Download The Mower County 2025 SNAP Directory today.  Get the support you need Local agencies and resources to help you apply for and navigate SNAP benefits. SNAP Resource DirectoryMower County Download Directory Obtenga el apoyo que necesita Agencias y recursos...
Planting the Seeds of Literacy 

Planting the Seeds of Literacy 

By Alba Muñoz Saiz The team behind The Read Seed is changing young lives through the power of books and early literacy.  When 3-year-old Emma received her free Imagination Library book in the mail she had no idea how much it would mean to her. The book, “The Big...
A Decade Empowering Families and Students 

A Decade Empowering Families and Students 

By Alba Muñoz Saiz Austin Aspires is building a stronger community through education and collaboration. When Jayne Gibson talks about the team behind Austin Aspires, her face lights up with pride. Whether helping a newcomer with school enrollment, mentoring a student,...
Quiet Dedication to Helping Austin’s Immigrant Community

Quiet Dedication to Helping Austin’s Immigrant Community

By Ethan Watters In her office in the Welcome Center in Austin Minnesota, Varinh Van Vugt has a collection of thank-you notes pinned to her wall. One stands out: a handwritten message from an elderly East African refugee. The three short sentences in imperfect English...