Compass Rose charts new, expanded path forward
Hannah Peura is a local entrepreneur, running a woman-owned retail business called Compass Rose in downtown Bemidji. Hannah has dedicated herself to Compass Rose since its creation in 2016.
Park Rapids high school offering Child Development Associate training to students
To address the shortage of child care slots and staffing challenges, the Park Rapids area has decided to use a futuristic vision – “growing their own” child care providers.
Nearly $1.2M in grants awarded to Bemidji businesses and community projects
Twelve businesses and organizations in Bemidji will receive nearly $1.2 million in grant support with funds approved by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation through the state’s Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program.
FY23 Impact Report: NMF contract with NTC Foundation sunsets
More than $500,000 raised in donations over the last 6 years of partnership
FY23 Impact Report: North Star Neighbors, a community land trust, aims to develop more affordable housing
As the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) rolled out its current strategic framework in 2018, it included a goal to lead regional efforts and community solutions focused on housing.
FY23 Impact Report: NMF establishes the Northwest Minnesota Community Impact Corporation
Supporting our region’s small businesses has been a key part of our work since our inception in 1986.
Community land trust serving Northwest Minnesota awarded nearly $3 million by Minnesota Housing
North Star Neighbors, a community land trust, has been awarded $2.97 million by Minnesota Housing to support affordable housing in Northwest Minnesota.
Secretary of State Steve Simon discusses voting law changes in Minnesota
Highlighting new changes to Minnesota’s voting laws, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon spoke on Thursday, November 16th, to more than 50 people gathered in the American Indian Resource Center at Bemidji State University.
Northwest Minnesota Foundation pushes more than $780,000 into the region in first quarter of FY24
More than $780,000 was loaned or granted out into the region from July through September through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.