Non Profits

The United Way of Northeastern Minnesota's Operation: Service Story collects oral histories for Iron Range and Koochiching and Lake of the Woods counties service members.

Uncertainty around SNAP benefits has brought a lot of attention to food insecurity. Nonprofits have to figure out how to meet growing needs, now and into the future.

When our neighbors are in need of food, organizations and volunteers across Northern Minnesota step up. Food shelves, community meals and soup kitchens aim to the fill the gaps.

Six awardees from across the Northwest Minnesota Foundation region were recently recognized for their roles in strengthening community.

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has $273,000 in funds for this initiative, with proposals due by Nov. 2, 2025.

The Pequot Lakes organization's leaders said the decision to expand comes from discussions with Brainerd lakes area nonprofits aiming at address growing food insecurity.

KAXE was chosen to receive more than $17,000 in community support, recognizing its role as Northern Minnesota’s independent, people-powered public radio station.

The foundation invites volunteers, partners, local leaders and community members to learn more about the new framework at one of five Lunch and Learn events.

Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation is launching a new initiative to replant some of the hundreds of trees damaged on campus in the June 21, 2025, wind storm.

Great River Rescue, a private nonprofit rescuing cats and dogs in Northern Minnesota, hosted an open house on Oct. 2, 2025, to feature the latest amenity for its shelter dogs.