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Community Stories

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.

Portable wheelchair swing is now available in TRF, thanks to community fund grant

Thanks to a grant from the Thief River Falls Area Community Fund, a portable wheelchair swing is now available for use through the NorsKids Foundation.

Grant supports health and wellness initiative at White Earth Tribal & Community College

A $10,000 grant to White Earth Tribal & Community College helped fund a project to promote health and wellbeing within White Earth Nation. This funding was provided through the NMF Emergency Disaster Recovery Fund.

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A celebration is planned for tomorrow, January 20th, in Bemidji to celebrate the installation of new signage at the Headwaters Music & Arts.

Boo Run Run Celebrated in Crookston

The Crookston Early Childhood Initiative hosted its annual Boo Run Run on Oct. 10 at Castle Park in Crookston, as dozens of children explored the storybook walk throughout the wooded trails and enjoyed free play at the natural playground.

Thief River Falls Area Community Fund thanks public for its support

The Thief River Falls Area Community Fund has expressed its appreciation to its community for its support this summer.

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.

Local community fund helps bring BIO Girls to Thief River Falls

Early grant support from the Thief River Falls Area Community Fund helped spur efforts to bring a program that builds self-esteem in adolescent girls to the local community.

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.

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