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What a Fun Time at Mentor Night We had an absolute blast at the Mentor Group’s event at the Big Kahuna on Wednesday night! From delicious pizza to exciting rounds of miniature golf and even water bumper cars, it was an evening filled with laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories together! A big shoutout to everyone […]

Inspiring Talk by Guest Speaker Hallie Johnson We had the privilege of hosting Hallie Johnson, the President of the Willmar Area Women’s Fund, as our guest speaker at our monthly WIN meeting. Hallie shared a captivating overview of the organization’s focus on trauma response, with the powerful theme of “Weaving Hope, Healing, and Help.” Her

Welcome Jayme Sczublewski (SHA-BLUE-SKI) to WIN! Jayme has lived in the Willmar Lakes Area for nearly 10 years. She originally moved to Willmar for a marketing gig and has done the gamut of creative work (photography, videography, content creation, social media/brand strategy, etc.) at an agency and on her own as a freelancer. About 6

Tonie Rende grew up in the Tracy/Marshall area and has been in Willmar for almost 11 years.  She has been married to Rob for 7 years and they have 4 grown children and a senior in high school.  Tonie also has 1 grandchild and currently, 3 cats.She has worked at Suite Liv’n for 5 years total

Our highly anticipated Girlfriends Night Out is on June 7th. Get ready for an evening filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments! Not only will you have a fantastic time, but the proceeds from Girlfriends Night Out will go towards supporting our mentoring program. By attending this event, you’ll be making a positive impact on

Karen is a Minnesota Girl at heart, as she was born and raised in Brooten. She moved in 1977 with her parents to Lynden Washington.   She worked as a chairside dental assistant for the same dentist for 31 years. From there she worked 8 years as a Life Enrichment Director in a retirement community which turned

Thank you to Jodee Okins for sharing her remarkable journey on starting her business, Bittersweet Autumn. It’s an incredible craft business that she started by sewing dolls in her home and expanded to her products being featured in national magazines, sold on QVC and shipped all over the world. It has grown into a home

Exploring Cultural Delights with Our Mentorship Program! As part of our commitment to providing enriching experiences for the girls in our mentorship program, we recently visited some amazing restaurants on Litchfield Avenue in Willmar. These culinary adventures allowed us to immerse ourselves in different cultures and savor delicious cuisines from around the world. Here are

Welcome to our newest WIN member, Casey Ilgen! Casey is the director for the YMCA Early Learning Center in Willmar. On the weekends she also works at the Kwik Trip on E Hwy 12.  She lives in Kandiyohi with her sister, Kaitlin. When she’s not busy working she likes to spend as much time as possible with her

Save the date for the WIN Girlfriend’s Night Out event on June 7th! Gather your friends and join us for a delightful evening on picturesque Green Lake!