New business provides emergency housing to resident in need
When a young farmer lost his new home in a fire, Jimmie and Misty Wiley were able to provide him a temporary option while he rebuilt.
Thief River Falls Area Community Fund grant provides community members access to local events
NorsKids Foundation received a grant from the Thief River Falls Area Community Fund to support its “Ticket Purchases for Local Events” project. Through the project, NorsKids provided 212 tickets to disabled individuals, their caregivers, and veterans.
The Racial Equity Accountability Project: Two years later
Tasked with examining the racial disparities in the homelessness response system, the Racial Equity Accountability Project team has marked its second year, holding a second set of talking circles to capture the lived experiences of homelessness in Northwest Minnesota as it continues its work.
Forgivable child care loan program helps support additional licensed child care in Polk County
When Michelle Broten, a mom of three, moved to Minnesota, she set out to provide child care in her home, as she’d already proven capable and successful with her previous daycare in North Dakota.
A community of connection
Ben Cahill is working to grow the Pride Support Network into a robust organization that can meet the needs of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
A passion for inclusion
Shannon Murray’s goal is to blend youth development with increasing access and opportunities for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).
Partners for Health LifeCare Gala celebrates and supports the excellence of regional health care provider
For 17 years, the Roseau County community has come together every year to support and celebrate the excellence of its regional health care provider.
Advocacy efforts spark policy change
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has actively engaged in public policy with intent the last few years. Although it is not a major part of the Foundation’s overall activity, those advocacy efforts recently paid off in a big way.
Park Rapids community embraces new mural
Downtown Park Rapids welcomed its third mural last summer, a vibrant mural painted in blue, red, and white that combines Scandinavian art motifs with music and arts designs, including a depiction of an Anishinaabe drum as well.