L&M Radiator, Inc., headquartered in Hibbing, Minnesota, is a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance, field-repairable cooling and heat transfer solutions.

Welcome to Leading Edge Credit Union (LECU), where people helping people is at the forefront of our mission. Credit unions are not for profit, meaning everything we do is for the benefit of our member-owners. Locally owned and operated, LECU is located in Worthington, Fulda, Jackson, Windom and Marshall, we serve 12 counties in Southwest Minnesota.

Now in our fifth decade, Lorentz Meats has over 140 employees and we continue to grow in our capabilities to serve national niche meat brands, while maintaining our commitment to serve local farmers who bring in just one animal.

We pride ourselves on customer service and transparency. To this end, we offer large windows looking into our abattoir and fabrication area where any customer is invited to come and view our production process. This commitment to transparency has earned us recognition in many places, including from Michael Pollan in The Omnivore’s Dilemma.

Lucky Seven General Stores is a regional chain of convenience stores and fuel stations serving communities across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Mankato Area Public Schools serves approximately 7,800 K–12 students and provides academic, college, and career preparation across the district. Its high school Career Pathways include Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing, giving students opportunities to connect classroom learning with skilled trades and technical careers.

Career Exploration offers high school students in the Southeast and Southwest MN region (excluding Rochester) exposure to career options at Mayo Clinic Health Systems through a variety of real world learning experiences and programs to help students discover a life-changing career.