The Columns Resource Group

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Serving Minnesota since 1886
Managing Partner Mark Heurung welcomes you to the Web site of The Columns Resource Group, an enterprise with a long and illustrious history in Minnesota.

The Columns Resource Group and its predecessor agencies have been a part of the Minneapolis/St. Paul, St. Cloud and northern Minnesota communities since 1886. Backed by the 150-year history of Northwestern Mutual, its reputation and superior ratings, The Columns Resource Group is proud to represent more than 92,000 policyholders.

As active members of their communities, The Columns Resource Group's Financial Representatives help individuals, families and businesses achieve their financial goals, working closely with their network of Specialists to help ensure that your needs are looked at from every perspective. This will help you make decisions that are right for you and those who depend on you.

Mark Heurung wins Community Service Award from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of MN is receiving a $10,000 grant from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation in recognition of financial representative Mark Heurung, CLU’s outstanding volunteer involvement as part of the company’s 16^th annual national Community Service Award program. Heurung is one of 25 financial representatives being recognized as top volunteers. Through the program funded by the Northwestern Mutual Foundation, more than $275,000 will be donated this year to various nonprofit organizations nationwide.

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New Interactive 2009 Annual Report

Northwestern Mutual’s financial strength and consistent performance help clients achieve financial security.

Our interactive report features clients talking about why they felt secure in an unstable economy.

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Northwestern Mutual and Forbes launch the new Fact & Comment page

Forbes and Northwestern Mutual partner to launch a new page titled Fact & Comment on the Forbes.com Web site, offering expert insights from leaders in business and beyond.

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Northwestern Mutual Named a Best Internship for 2009

Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s list of the Best Internships ranks Northwestern Mutual’s financial representative internship program 1st in the insurance industry and 23rd overall.

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