Raelene is a co-owner of the Art Shoppe, a store showcasing the art of nearly 100 Minnesota artists at the Midtown Global Market, which served as Raelene’s Partner Agency. She and the other owners of the Art Shoppe used the grant to buy new counters to display jewelry and also upgrade the shop laptop.
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