Nino successfully exits the tunnel while his human teammate, Levi Kuhl, 15, of Worthington waits on the other end to continue to the next obstacle during Monday's regional dog agility competition in Worthington. (Alyssa Sobotka/The Globe)
The Nobles County Fair hosted the annual regional dog show Monday.
1/3: Levi Kuhl, 15, of Worthington, instructs his dog, Nino, to jump over the poles during Monday's regional dog agility competition in Worthington. (Alyssa Sobotka/The Globe)
2/3: Thor listens to owner Faith White's commands during Monday's regional agility competition. (Alyssa Sobotka/The Globe)
3/3: Guided by owner Mary Lou McNab of Slayton, Leo soars over the final pole obstacle during Monday's regional dog agility competition in Worthington. (Alyssa Sobotka/The Globe)
Welcome Corps is geared to fast-track refugees, many of whom have waited years to be resettled. The goal is to welcome 5,000 refugees to the U.S. this year, the first to arrive as early as April.
Parga and fellow SWIF staff will lead the foundation’s Grow Our Own framework, focused on helping southwest Minnesota kids and families reach their full potential from cradle to career.