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Brad and Nancy Straw’s Lifetime of Generosity
Nancy Straw has a long history of service. Raised on a farm near Slayton, Minnesota, she met her husband, Brad, in Mitchell, South Dakota, where she began her career working in the nonprofit field. In 1996, Nancy accepted a position in economic development with West Central Initiative. She served on the lending team for three years before spending another 15 years as the organization’s President. Nancy recalls West Central Initiative as “The most uplifting, positive organization out there. The camaraderie with our sister Minnesota…
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How a Move Away Deepened a Commitment to Home for Jenna and Pete Ray
Jenna and Pete Ray met as students at the University of Minnesota Morris. It was a happy accident that Jenna landed in Morris. Originally from Bismarck, North Dakota, Jenna followed a good friend to Morris and learned about the wonderful intersection of the community and college campus that still prevails. While the couple intended to stay in the area for two years after graduation, two quickly became 12 years, only moving for an opportunity to make a…
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