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Fosston

Fund Advisor Council: Meet Justin!

This week, in recognizing National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting members of our Fund Advisor Council.

Education fund grant brings Native American comic book author to local school

Magelssen Elementary received a grant from the Fosston Education Foundation Fund to bring author and educator Mark Mindt to the school to present his comic book series, KODA the Warrior, to students.

Laural Capistran Murphy Scholarship now accepting applications

The Laural Capistran Murphy Scholarship was established to recognize Laurel's commitment to Minnesota’s 4-H program and her belief in self-education, co-operative volunteering, and helping others through community involvement. 

Fosston Education Foundation Fund announces Fall 2023 grant recipients

The Fosston Education Foundation Fund has announced their fall 2023 grant award recipients.

Firefly Center for Art & Wellbeing awarded grant to support mental health services in northern Minnesota

The Firefly Center for Art & Wellbeing has been awarded $200,000 by the Otto Bremer Trust in St. Paul.

2 Fellows Named for Northwest Minnesota for Initiators Fellowship

Two residents of Northwest Minnesota are among eight individuals throughout Minnesota who have been chosen as Fellows for the two-year Initiators Fellowship, which assists social entrepreneurs in fast-tracking their ideas, growing their social and professional networks, and further developing their business and community leadership skills.

Fosston High School Life Story Project

“I wanted to take a moment to thank Northwest Minnesota Foundation for their generosity in helping to fund the Life Story Project here at Fosston High School.  I thought I’d give you an overview of the project and give you a more personal ‘flavor’ of what we do.  

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