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Celebrating Child Care Providers in West Central Minnesota
As my family prepares to celebrate our youngest child’s high school graduation, I’ve found myself looking back with deep gratitude. The years of school, activities, and growing pains have shaped our children into who they are—but their journey didn’t begin in a classroom or on a sports field––it began with their child care provider. When…
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Discover the Diverse Foods Enjoyed in Our Region
In west central Minnesota, food is more than just nourishment—it’s a connection to our heritage, traditions, and the rich diversity of people who call this place home. From generational family recipes passed down with love, to vibrant dishes that bring different cultures together, the food we share tells the story of who we are and…
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Greta Hentges Joins West Central Initiative as Marketing & Communications Specialist
West Central Initiative welcomes Greta Hentges as its new Marketing & Communications Specialist. In this role, Greta will help lead communication planning efforts, oversee the organization’s social media strategy, and enhance its digital storytelling. Additionally, she will collaborate as a strategic partner with the West Central Initiative team to advance its regional mission, with a…
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Welcoming Week 2024: Sharing Culture and Creating Community
This September, west central Minnesota was brimming with energy as communities came together to celebrate Welcoming Week. From Mexican Folk Dancers twirling vibrantly in Moorhead to an Aztec dance group sharing traditional rhythms in Elbow Lake—these events were just a glimpse of the cultural richness that unfolded across our region. These events and many more…
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Back to School with Safe Routes to School
As summer comes to a close and sports are back in session, it’s time to think about how students are getting to school. The bright yellow school buses will pick up students, and the drop-off and pick-up lines will be full, but how many students walk or bike to school this year? Walking and biking…
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Ben Schierer and Griffin Peck Join West Central Initiative Team
West Central Initiative welcomes Ben Schierer as Director of Civic Partnerships and Griffin Peck as Climate Resilience Officer, bolstering the organization’s regional development work. Schierer will engage with government entities, communities, and organizations to foster strong public-sector partnerships and advocate for regional needs at legislative levels. Peck will spearhead efforts to help communities adapt to…
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Meet Olivia Daniels, West Central Initiative’s Summer 2024 Climate Resilience Fellow
Olivia Daniels has joined West Central Initiative as our Summer 2024 Climate Resilience Fellow as part of Ampact’s Summer Impact Corps. Ampact is a national nonprofit that specializes in managing and scaling high-quality AmeriCorps programs, offering evidence-based initiatives in three focus areas: education, environment, and healthy futures. Olivia will focus on implementing sustainable community initiatives…
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