Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation outlines recent grants in Houston County, asks for 5% increase in FY26 contribution

Sep 26, 2025

Aaron Johnson of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation presented a summary of regional investments in Houston County over the last three years and requested a 5% county contribution increase for fiscal year 2026.

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Aaron Johnson, philanthropy director for the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF, referenced in the meeting as "Smith"), presented an overview of the foundation's programming and recent investments in Houston County during the Sept. 16 meeting.

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