Bemidji Area Arts Endowment announces Art Legacy Celebration
The Bemidji Area Arts Endowment (BAAE) is inviting community members to attend the Art Legacy Celebration on Saturday, October 24th.
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.
Bemidji Area Arts Endowment awards $22,000 to local arts and cultural projects
Projects reflect BAAE's commitment to strengthening communities through creative expression, lifelong learning, cultural preservation, and meaningful artistic experiences for residents of all ages.
Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund meets fundraising goal for modernization project
B31 fulfilled the community match required from a grant award to replace aging manufacturing equipment at Bemidji High School.
Everett Wilimek Endowment for Orchestral String Studies seeks grant applicants
Grants are designed to support, promote, and enhance orchestral string educational opportunities for youth ages 8-15 who are studying the violin, viola, cello, or bass.
NMF hosting small business owners prepare for business succession
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is hosting a workshop series for small business owners to help them prepare for the process of selling or transitioning their business.
Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund announces 2025 grant recipients
The Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund has announced its fall 2025 grant award recipients. The education fund awards annual grants to ISD 31 teachers and classrooms through a competitive application and review process.
Larry Diffley Memorial Aviation Scholarship now accepting applications
The Larry Diffley Memorial Aviation Scholarship Fund, a fund in the family of funds at Northwest Minnesota Foundation, is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the 2025-26 scholarship round.
BAAE hosting Art Shines Bright at The Loft
The Bemidji Area Arts Endowment is hosting Art Shines Bright at The Loft, a fundraiser for the arts, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov.15, at The Loft Event Center, 116 4th St. N.W., Bemidji.