Northwest Minnesota Foundation
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has actively engaged in public policy with intent the last few years. Although it is not a major part of the Foundation’s overall activity, those advocacy efforts recently paid off in a big way.
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has been named one of 10 participants in the Rural Welcoming Initiative for 2024.
Aaron Wensloff, who graduated from Roseau High School, earned the Citizens State Bank of Roseau Scholarship.
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.
Tessa Durand, who graduated from Stephen-Argyle Central High School, earned the Storm Scholarship.
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is now accepting grant applications to support efforts aimed at improving the outcomes for individuals who have experienced homelessness.
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.
Jacob Anderson, who graduated from Bagley High School, earned the Bagley General Scholarship.
The family of Cody Holte is seeking applicants for the Cody Holte Scholarship Fund, a scholarship fund hosted by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF).
