Growing up as the youngest of six children in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, Patti (Hofius) Grandstrand (Lafayette Class of 1991) daughter of Dalton (“Hofie”) and Leona Hofius recalls a childhood filled with love, laughter, and a small-town community that felt like an extension of her family. From fine arts like band, drama, and speech to cheering on the sidelines, Patti embraced all that the community offered, cherishing memories of the skating rink, golf course, community pool, and visits to her grandmothers who lived just a block apart.
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