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.
Small town, big heart: the story of an event center built by neighbors
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.
The ripple effect of giving: why Fred Madsen chose to invest in Bemidji
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.