Congratulations on our two winners of the Cole McAdam Memorial Athletic Scholarship! These awards were presented by Jesse Armbruster, Cole’s wrestling coach. Thank you to the generous supporters who keep this scholarship running. Leah Nowaczewski Lucas Caron Congratulations to the winner of the Southern Heights Dental Group Scholarship! Thank you to the Southern Heights Dental Group for the creation and continuation of this scholarship, making it possible for dental assistant

Micro Grant Award Ceremony Friday, June 13, 2026 | 12:30 p.m. Central Park Stage | Heritage Days Join the Faribault Foundation during Heritage Days as we celebrate the recipients of the first round of 2026 Micro Grants! At 12:30 p.m. on the Central Park Stage, we will recognize and congratulate five local organizations whose innovative projects and community-focused initiatives were selected to receive funding through our Micro Grant Program. These grants help bring meaningfu

The Faribault High School Distinguished Alumni Fund is proud to support opportunities that make a lasting impact on students in our community. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, the Fund was able to award a $1,000 grant to the Faribault Community School after-school programming initiative. This contribution will help provide students with enriching experiences, academic support, and engaging activities outside of the classroom. After-school programs play an im

“Community Matters.” This was a favorite phrase of Marcia Morris Beck, who died March 4 at the age of 74 after a lifetime of service to the Faribault community. Marcia Morris grew up in Des Moines, Iowa but when she and her husband, Ken Beck, moved to Faribault in 1984 they quickly made Faribault their hometown. She became a fixture in local theater, whether she was teaching and directing at Bethlehem Academy, acting in the plays produced by the Paradise Center (now FACT),

The Faribault Foundation and the Paradise Center for the Arts are thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of the Le Parti for Women Who Care event. Thanks to the generosity of attendees, sponsors, donors, and community supporters, the event raised an outstanding $8,455.86. The evening brought together community members for a memorable celebration filled with connection, philanthropy, and support for meaningful local causes. One of the highlights of the event was the live

Our Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony was a tremendous success, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for this special celebration. It was an inspiring evening honoring outstanding individuals whose achievements continue to make our community proud. Thank you to all who attended, supported, and generously donated—your presence and contributions helped make this event truly meaningful. Because of your continued support, we can keep celebrating excellence a

What if you could help ensure the long-term financial stability of a favorite charity? What if your contribution became part of a permanent fund, invested for long-term growth to generate earnings over time? And what if a portion—say 5%—was distributed each year to support the charity’s mission? You would know your gift is making an impact today, while also helping sustain that impact for years to come. This is how an endowed fund works. Endowments are particularly well suite

Mr. Shank taught music at the high school and collegiate levels. This included vocal music, music theory, and composition. He is a world-renowned choral composer, and regularly writes program notes, conducts, and presents across the country. Josh facilitated the Musician Consortium Fundraiser and the Odyssey Youth Movement during Covid. He has been the conductor for community projects such as Spokane AIDS walk and Veterans for Peace Convention. He has served as the composer-i

Lisa Hillesheim Ryan has worn many hats as a successful accountant, but she also has proven to be a gifted musician and a caring volunteer. After graduating in 1980, Lisa started her life’s journey at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and earned her BSB in Accounting. She attained a rare accomplishment by passing all four parts of the national CPA exam on the first try. After graduation and marriage, Lisa’s career took her family from Minneapolis to Chi

Upon graduation from Faribault High School in 1987, Janna moved to Southern California to begin her post-high school career and life. While in California, she worked in hospitality and property management, married, and raised three children. After conversations with her grandmother, Jannette Fritz, about a business opportunity in Faribault, Janna moved back in 1995 to reopen the former CJ’s – to what would become Bernie’s Grill. She and her former husband Bernie owned and ope