On behalf of the Sherburne History Center and the Friends of Sherburne Wildlife Refuge, we would like to thank the many supporters and donors to the recent Grapes and Grains fundraising event.  Including: Diane Jacobsen and the Carousell Works, A Catered Event, Lake Liquor, HiWay Liquor, Rustech Brewing, Lupulin Brewing, P & A Liquor, Westbound/Northbound Liquor, Uptown Offsale, Rockwoods, Sand Dune Spirits, Polly Class, Nancy Howard, Jim Stroschein, George Freichals, Jim Hecker, Carol VanHeel, Myrna Krueger, Dean Kleinhans, Matt Finn, Teresa Warner, Jennifer Jacobsen, Karah Hawkinson, Bill and Carol Kolbinger, Diana Schansberg, Barb Gulbrandson, Marilyn Danielson, Sandy Gadbaw, Maureen Galvin, Debra Sorenson and Norwegian Wood Resort, Thurber Jewelers, River City Extreme, Chatters Restaurant, Von Hanson’s of Monticello, Papa’s Italian Restaurant, Deborah Johnson and Debbie’s Cleaning Service, Emagine Theaters, Runnings of Monticello, Anytime Fitness Becker, Furniture and Things, Bailey Ray’s, Bob and Judy’s Farm Market, Theresa Allen,  and all of the many friends and supporters of the Sherburne History Center and the Friends of Sherburne Wildlife Refuge.   

Thank you for Supporting a wonderfully successful event.

Executive Director, Sherburne History Center

 

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