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Effective conflict management begins with having the right tools, knowledge, and strategies in place. Thank you to Ashley Post from Pipestone Helping Farmers for providing our young ...

Effective conflict management begins with having the right tools, knowledge, and strategies in place. Thank you to Ashley Post from Pipestone Helping Farmers for providing our young ...

0 Video 5 Images September-17-2026View Article
Introducing the young professionals from the Luverne community who are participating in the SWMN CEO program! Kale VerSteeg, Emma Jacobsma, Taya Johnson, Nevaeh Groen, and Maria Pena ...

Introducing the young professionals from the Luverne community who are participating in the SWMN CEO program! Kale VerSteeg, Emma Jacobsma, Taya Johnson, Nevaeh Groen, and Maria Pena ...

0 Video 5 Images September-17-2026View Article
As we begin the year with group projects, team building becomes an important aspect for young professionals. For the past nine years, Jody and Emily at Meinders Library in Pipestone ...

As we begin the year with group projects, team building becomes an important aspect for young professionals. For the past nine years, Jody and Emily at Meinders Library in Pipestone ...

0 Video 5 Images September-16-2026View Article
We are seven strong from the Edgerton community! Welcome to SWMN CEO Jayven Kooiker, Tylee Kooiker, Willem Dyk, Carly Groen, Parker Fey, Judd Prouty, and Devin Schaap. May you embrace ...

We are seven strong from the Edgerton community! Welcome to SWMN CEO Jayven Kooiker, Tylee Kooiker, Willem Dyk, Carly Groen, Parker Fey, Judd Prouty, and Devin Schaap. May you embrace ...

0 Video 7 Images September-16-2026View Article
Meet the young professionals making an impact in the Pipestone community! SWMN CEO is excited to introduce Americ Suvandy, Abriela Carrillo, and Olivia Baatz. We’re looking forward to ...

Meet the young professionals making an impact in the Pipestone community! SWMN CEO is excited to introduce Americ Suvandy, Abriela Carrillo, and Olivia Baatz. We’re looking forward to ...

0 Video 3 Images September-15-2026View Article
We had our first business visit of the year at Clothier by Dawn in Pipestone! After working in retail clothing, Dawn opened her own business 43 years ago. She shared that one of the ...

We had our first business visit of the year at Clothier by Dawn in Pipestone! After working in retail clothing, Dawn opened her own business 43 years ago. She shared that one of the ...

0 Video 3 Images September-15-2026View Article
Professional photos for the young professionals! Thank you to Jim Juhl of Myhre Studio in Luverne for taking our group picture as well as headshots for the young professionals! I can’t ...

Professional photos for the young professionals! Thank you to Jim Juhl of Myhre Studio in Luverne for taking our group picture as well as headshots for the young professionals! I can’t ...

0 Video 4 Images September-11-2026View Article
Computers, Conversations, Craig and Caffeinated Beverages! 💻☕️ This morning, our young professionals received their computers for the year, learned the do’s and don’ts of effective ...

Computers, Conversations, Craig and Caffeinated Beverages! 💻☕️ This morning, our young professionals received their computers for the year, learned the do’s and don’ts of effective ...

0 Video 4 Images September-10-2026View Article
The SWMN CEO Class of 2027 convened today with breakfast, handshakes, and new coats! 🎉 We had a great first day getting to know one another, building connections, and talking about ...

The SWMN CEO Class of 2027 convened today with breakfast, handshakes, and new coats! 🎉 We had a great first day getting to know one another, building connections, and talking about ...

0 Video 2 Images September-09-2026View Article

The food shelf is open today from 1-3 and 5-6!

0 Video 1 Image September-03-2026View Article
I had a wonderful experience at the 2026 CEO Facilitator Retreat in Kankakee, Illinois. The community was impressive, with many entrepreneurs returning to invest in local businesses ...

I had a wonderful experience at the 2026 CEO Facilitator Retreat in Kankakee, Illinois. The community was impressive, with many entrepreneurs returning to invest in local businesses ...

0 Video 6 Images June-08-2026View Article
In the last journal of the year, the young professionals shared about their experience throughout the year. Enjoy reading and have a great summer!

In the last journal of the year, the young professionals shared about their experience throughout the year. Enjoy reading and have a great summer!

0 Video 1 Image May-19-2026View Article