Impact Story: BAAE helps fund Rock Band Boot Camp in Bemidji
The impact of the latest grant round of the Bemidji Area Arts Endowment could be clearly heard this week in downtown Bemidji.
A Closer Look at the Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund
It’s here! The All School Reunion weekend in Bemidji is happening now, through this weekend, from which a proceeds of the event will benefit the Bemidji 31 Education Foundation, a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, and go toward its $20,000 matching grant from the George W. Neilson Foundation.
Bemidji Community Celebrates Completion of the Old BHS Archway
The sun came out from behind the clouds as Sharon Fruetel spoke of perseverance.
Fine Arts Exhibit Hosted at Boys & Girls Club of Bemidji
In January, the Boys & Girls Club of Bemidji Area hosted an exhibit displaying 181 pieces of artwork submitted by 87 of its Club members.
Scholarship Spotlight: Isaiah Biehn
Isaiah Biehn, a graduate of Bemidji, earned the TEAM Industries – Don Ricke Scholarship.
Scholarship Spotlight: Colt Uhlenhopp
Colt Uhlenhopp, a graduate of Bemidji, earned the Ray F. and John F. Breen Scholarship.
Impact Story: Wheels to Work
An NMF grantee, the United Way of Bemidji Area, held a Car Care Clinic in October 2021 through its Wheels to Work: Fueling Opportunities to Thrive program.
Scholarship Spotlight: Sophia Morin
Sophia Morin, a graduate of Bemidji, earned three scholarships through NMF: the Drew Russ Memorial Scholarship, George Pelawa-Calgary Flames Scholarship, and TEAM Industries – Don Ricke Scholarship.
The Visionary: Ruth Edevold
Her Legacy Continues: Fund honoring Ruth Edevold, our founding executive director, is reinvested in NMF general endowment