Little Engine that Could: Holiday Train Overcomes Obstacles to make its Debut at Kiwanis Holiday Lights

Mankato, MN (December 14, 2023) — All aboard! After overcoming red tape, rocky seas, a pandemic, and an engine rebuild, a dazzling holiday train made its debut at the Kiwanis Holiday Lights.

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The Joy of Giving

Welcome to the eighth installment of the Everyday Philanthropist. Since the giving season is upon us, we caught up with local philanthropist, Heidi Boyum, about the joy of giving.

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Mankato Area Foundation Grants Over $3.5 Million in Fiscal Year 2023

Mankato, MN (November 20, 2023) — The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) released “Philanthropy Review 2023” this week, which reports the Foundation disbursed 577 grants totaling $3,556,153 to nonprofit organizations.

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Former Mailman Pays it Forward

Mankato Free Press (November 17, 2023) — Talk about building a legacy. Harold and Alice Weed of North Mankato commissioned a sculpture called Delivering For You from Bad River Art Studio in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

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Mustache Bash 2023

KTOE (November 13, 2023) — Maureen returns with Bob Beadell to chat about the 2023 Mustache Bash, November 30th!

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The Importance of Estate Planning

Welcome to the seventh installment of the Everyday Philanthropist. This month we hear from Erin E. Kragh, attorney at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. about the importance of estate planning.

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Mankato Area Foundation-Maureen and Kate Hanson-One Year Later!

KTOE (October 9, 2023) — About a year ago-Kate Hansen shared her new cancer diagnosis and journey with us on Talk of the Town. She returns with an update and some things that we should consider.

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Feeding Our Communities Partners

KTOE (September 11, 2023) — Maureen from Mankato Area Foundation returns with Sheri from FOCP to give an insight into the organization and talk about a fun event Cirque Du Crave that is coming October 26th.

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Highland Family Farms

KTOE (August 14, 2023) — Talk of the Town with Lisa Kaye visits with Maureen and Highland Family Farms Board Chair, Kristin Duncanson.

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Mid-year Tax Reviews

Welcome to the fifth installment of the Everyday Philanthropist. This month we hear from tax professional, Tara Torseth, on why “tax time” is more than a once-a-year thing. She shares with us the importance of mid-year tax reviews and how to prepare for one.

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