An open letter to you – celebrating our 40 years together
As we gather to mark our 40th anniversary, we are celebrating four decades of community strength—and we are writing to thank you, because you are the ones who made it possible.
Our strength is in connecting people, places, and possibilities.
As a force and resource for Northwest Minnesota, we champion ideas that stabilize and strengthen communities.
Let’s learn more about one another so we can all do better together.

As we gather to mark our 40th anniversary, we are celebrating four decades of community strength—and we are writing to thank you, because you are the ones who made it possible.

The Polk County Fairgrounds had long been part of the community's story. But time had left its mark. Together, the community raised enough funds to build a new year-round event center at the Polk County Fairgrounds.

Fred Madsen did not grow up in Bemidji, nor did he attend school or begin building his career there. His connection began much more simply — with love.

The Thief River Falls Area Community Fund (TRFACF) invites community members to its “Family Feud” style game show dinner fundraiser.

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) has awarded $82,500 in its latest Building Better Lives Grant round, supporting nine organizations across northwest Minnesota.

Mahube-OTWA is helping connect caregivers, child care providers, and families with the tools, resources, and relationships they need to thrive.

Projects reflect BAAE's commitment to strengthening communities through creative expression, lifelong learning, cultural preservation, and meaningful artistic experiences for residents of all ages.

B31 fulfilled the community match required from a grant award to replace aging manufacturing equipment at Bemidji High School.

Communities Collaborative Brain Development Conference brings hundreds of early childhood providers to Mahnomen.
