Regional Stories

Here For You In Greater Minnesota

Learn more about the people and places that the Minnesota Initiative Foundations serve every day.

Eduardo Sandoval Luna had a dream: to offer the hospitality of his homeland here in northeast Minnesota.

The Run4Rural training supports people interested in public leadership.

One year into a special grant round, nonprofits are transforming their post-pandemic services.

Johnny and Jialing used a loan from SMIF on equipment and inventory to build up their kitchen.

The Age Friendly Communities program helps small towns become better places to live for all ages.

North Star Neighbors, a community land trust, will provide affordable home ownership opportunities.

This initiative is designed to build trust among people from different backgrounds and lived experiences.

Blandin leader views $10,000 donation as part thank-you, part investment in the region.

Addressing the child care shortage requires many different community stakeholders working together.

Collective prosperity can achieved when neighbors come together to create welcoming and inclusive places.

In continuing the growth of entrepreneurship in northwest MN, a new subsidiary has been established.

The first Climate Action Plan for the region includes 40 strategies and 273 actions to take.