Northwest Minnesota Foundation named Rural Welcoming Initiative participant
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has been named one of 10 participants in the Rural Welcoming Initiative for 2024.
Scholarship Spotlight – Aaron Wensloff
Aaron Wensloff, who graduated from Roseau High School, earned the Citizens State Bank of Roseau Scholarship.
Businesses and nonprofits invited to apply for PROMISE Act grant funding
Through the PROMISE Act, created and funded by the Minnesota Legislature, the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Employment and Economic Development, has been awarded $2.3 million to disperse one-time grants up to $50,000 to businesses and qualified nonprofits.
Scholarship Spotlight – Tessa Durand
Tessa Durand, who graduated from Stephen-Argyle Central High School, earned the Storm Scholarship.
Grants available to support those living through homelessness
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is now accepting grant applications to support efforts aimed at improving the outcomes for individuals who have experienced homelessness.
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.
Scholarship Spotlight – Jacob Anderson
Jacob Anderson, who graduated from Bagley High School, earned the Bagley General Scholarship.
Cody Holte Scholarship now accepting applications
The family of Cody Holte is seeking applicants for the Cody Holte Scholarship Fund, a scholarship fund hosted by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF).
Addition to Marshall County Area Veterans Memorial Park will focus on PTSD
The Marshall County Area Veterans Memorial Park (MCAVMP) was awarded a grant by Warren Area Community Fund to support the addition of a statue featuring a bronze veteran with a dog. The statue is expected to be installed this year.