Regional Stories
Here For You In Greater Minnesota
Learn more about the people and places that the Minnesota Initiative Foundations serve every day.
Investing in a Dream
Eduardo Sandoval Luna had a dream: to offer the hospitality of his homeland here in northeast Minnesota.
Fostering Community Leadership
The Run4Rural training supports people interested in public leadership.
Building Back Better
One year into a special grant round, nonprofits are transforming their post-pandemic services.
Downtown Entrepreneurship
Johnny and Jialing used a loan from SMIF on equipment and inventory to build up their kitchen.
The Ripple Effect of Child Care
The Zaske family benefits from and supports local child care solutions.
Affordable Housing Initiative
North Star Neighbors, a community land trust, will provide affordable home ownership opportunities.
Building Welcoming Communities
This initiative is designed to build trust among people from different backgrounds and lived experiences.
A Gift of Gratitude
Blandin leader views $10,000 donation as part thank-you, part investment in the region.
Unlocking Child Care Solutions
Addressing the child care shortage requires many different community stakeholders working together.
A New Era of Career Exploration
Partners are leaning in to strengthen students’ ties to the region and open their eyes to local careers.
Entrepreneurial Growth
In continuing the growth of entrepreneurship in northwest MN, a new subsidiary has been established.
A Climate Action Plan
The first Climate Action Plan for the region includes 40 strategies and 273 actions to take.