Bemidji Area Parks and Trails Fund supports parks and trails in Bemidji area
Fully healed, Paul Bunyan stands near the shoreline of Lake Bemidji, ready to welcome a new wave of summertime visitors.
National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Sheila Capistran
You can support the Laural Capistran Murphy Scholarship Fund by making a gift online here
National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Deb Zak
You can support the Middle River Legacy Fund by making a gift online here.
Initiators Fellowship Program Expands to Northwest Minnesota
The Initiators Fellowship, launched by the Initiative Foundation in 2016, is expanding to include the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) and social entrepreneurs in its 12-county service area and two native nations, Red Lake and White Earth.
Park Rapids Armory Square Project
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation celebrated a milestone this spring as closing was finally accomplished on the long-simmering Armory Square project in Park Rapids.
Red Lake Falls Child Care Center Keeps Its Doors Open Thanks To Support From Community and NMF
In 1976 the Small World Early Learning Center became a reality thanks to the partnership between parents and community members of Red Lake Falls.
NMF Staff Share Why They Give to their Workplace
I have worked at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation for 5 years. Over that time, I have seen and worked with the people, businesses and organizations that benefit from our work across the region.
Nevis School District Set Up For Success Before COVID-19 Thanks To Anonymous Gift
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) is home to over 30 Donor Advised Funds with a wide range of purposes and dedicated causes that they provide financial support for.
Ruth Howe Continues Giving Legacy In Honor Of Late Husband
Ruth Howe and Merril Thiel were both raised in families that valued giving back. Growing up in farm communities during the Great Depression, Ruth’s mother provided meals to anyone in need, and always made sure she and her siblings had a penny to contribute to the offering on Sundays.