OUR STORIES

Sep 10

Ask Heidi - our new column!

I love my old house built in 1893. Should I register it as a historic landmark? If you’re considering registering a historic property,...

Aug 20

Out and About in Minnesota: Madison Mercantile

By Emily Kurash Casey, Director of Community Programs Here at Rethos we love sharing stories of people breathing new life into old...

Jul 30

From Automotive Hub to Cultural Hotspot: The Evolution of Loring Corners

Loring Corners is a Minneapolis gem that blends the charm of the past with the adaptability of the present.

Jul 18

Tomorrow Begins Today: Thoughts on Minnesota’s Connection to the Underground Railroad

New discoveries placing Moses Dickson, a leader of the Underground Railroad, in Saint Paul.

Jan 29

Welcome Shannon & Leighton!

A belated welcome to our newer staff members! Shannon Laing joined the Rethos team as the Main Streets Manager in the fall of 2023....

Dec 18, 2023

Charitable Contributions to Rethos Can Reduce Your Tax Burden

The end of the calendar year is approaching quickly. Have you considered your giving options, and their potential tax implications, as...

Aug 8, 2023

The New Preservation

By Executive Director Heidi Swank There has never been a better time to be the executive director of Rethos. The people here are working...

Jul 27, 2023

Education Update

By Emily Noyes, Education Manager The Rethos Education Team has been busy this spring, hosting classes across the state in Winona, the...

Jul 25, 2023

New Faces, New Spaces

By Viva Yang, Institutional Giving Officer In addition to Rethos’ move to new offices at the turn of the year, the organization also...

Jul 21, 2023

Brainerd! The newest Minnesota Main Street Community

A big Minnesota Main Streets welcome to the latest addition to the Main Street Community, Brainerd, MN! Brainerd has joined at the...