Park Rapids – Northwest Minnesota Foundation

Hammer Fit Gym: A family’s vision realized

Motivated by their commitment to health and exercise, the father-and-sons team behind Hammer Fit Gym began to conceptualize their ideal gym while visiting different work out facilities during the pandemic.

Tools for growth: Carpenter expands business with loan support

A small business loan has helped a Park Rapids carpenter purchase new tools and equipment so he can increase his capacity and grow his business.

Park Rapids community embraces new mural

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.

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.

Northwest Minnesota Foundation honors six awardees who are championing community

At its annual recognition event, the Northwest Minnesota Foundation celebrated six awardees from throughout the region whose work and energies are leading and supporting community in meaningful ways.

Family, Friends, and Neighbors Child Care event held in Park Rapids

Often used to illustrate the many hands who help lift a child through their development, this phrase speaks to the need for many people to come together to provide a safe and healthy environment for children, where children are given the security they need to develop and flourish, where children’s voices matter.

‘Knowing that our efforts are truly making a difference inspires us to continue’

With the goal of making a meaningful, lasting impact on the Park Rapids and Nevis area, Mark and Peggy Hewitt worked with the Northwest Minnesota Foundation to hold an open grand round for nonprofits that are working to remove barriers for youth and families to achieve success.