Youth

Among 39 organizations receiving grants are those in Bemidji and Virginia, and the funds will provide more than 4,000 youths with workforce development and training.

Happy Dancing Turtle is a nonprofit in Pine River dedicated to growing good stewards of the planet. The organization's nature class for 4- and 5-year-olds begins Sept. 8, 2025.

In the 15-county service region served by Second Harvest Northland, the organization says 1 in 6 children don’t have access to enough food to lead a healthy and active life.

WonderTrek Museum in Baxter seeks to engage children in the joy of play and the wonder of learning. This summer they will break ground on a new outdoor adventure space.

Started by nonprofit Smart North, the tech hubs aim to provide digital equity to students, providing access to technology and food, hygiene products and a safe space.

The Up North Family Resource Guide includes health and child care information as well as fun things to families to do.

MacRostie Art Center presents "Expressions," with mixed media artwork by youths in residential treatment programs of North Homes Children and Family Services. The opening reception is April 4, 2025.

Data from Mentor North in Duluth indicates youths who have a mentor are 55% more likely to enroll in college and are 78% more likely to volunteer regularly.

Paul Bunyan Communications will accept essay entries for its June 2-6, 2025, Youth Tour through Feb. 28. Beltrami Electric will accept applications for its June 16-21 tour through Feb. 3.

Minnesota's incentives boosted the chances of kids age 6 and older exiting the foster care system and moving into permanent home settings by 29%, according to research.