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Community Stories

Boo Run Run Celebrated in Crookston

The Crookston Early Childhood Initiative hosted its annual Boo Run Run on Oct. 10 at Castle Park in Crookston, as dozens of children explored the storybook walk throughout the wooded trails and enjoyed free play at the natural playground.

Thief River Falls Area Community Fund thanks public for its support

The Thief River Falls Area Community Fund has expressed its appreciation to its community for its support this summer.

Impact Story: BAAE helps fund Rock Band Boot Camp in Bemidji

The impact of the latest grant round of the Bemidji Area Arts Endowment could be clearly heard this week in downtown Bemidji.

Local community fund helps bring BIO Girls to Thief River Falls

Early grant support from the Thief River Falls Area Community Fund helped spur efforts to bring a program that builds self-esteem in adolescent girls to the local community.

Fine Arts Exhibit Hosted at Boys & Girls Club of Bemidji

In January, the Boys & Girls Club of Bemidji Area hosted an exhibit displaying 181 pieces of artwork submitted by 87 of its Club members.

Impact Story: Wheels to Work

An NMF grantee, the United Way of Bemidji Area, held a Car Care Clinic in October 2021 through its Wheels to Work: Fueling Opportunities to Thrive program.

The Visionary: Ruth Edevold

Her Legacy Continues: Fund honoring Ruth Edevold, our founding executive director, is reinvested in NMF general endowment

Vaccine Incentive Program funds successful clinic at Peoples Church

Peoples Church in Bemidji hosted its second COVID-19 vaccine clinic on November 19, having secured funding through NMF’s Vaccine Incentive Program to assist in covering its costs.

Thief River Falls Area Community Fund Celebrates Ole Tweet’s Retirement

The Thief River Falls Area Community Fund advisory board celebrated Ole Tweet’s retirement from the advisory committee in early October, presenting him a plaque for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the TRFACF.

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