The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation has approved 23 grants worth a total of $200,000, bringing new resources to small towns with populations under 10,000. Spanning 20 counties, these funds aim to strengthen community projects across the region.

Greencastle’s City Council recently turned its attention to future development during its August meeting, focusing on the promise of new housing and retail plans. The discussions underscored a vision of growth that could reshape the city’s next chapter.