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Published 4/04/2025
Fostering Wealth in Minnesota’s Indigenous Communities
Learn how Mni Sota Fund supports Native homeownership in the Twin Cities.
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Published 3/31/2025
Emma Norton Services: A Century of Transformative Housing
For more than 100 years this renowned nonprofit has ensured that people in Minnesota have a safe and affordable place to call home.
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Published 3/31/2025
Alfonso Wenker Promoted to Senior Vice President of Community Impact
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Alfonso Wenker has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Community Impact.
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Published 3/25/2025
The Search for the Foundation’s Next President & CEO
Today we are announcing the search for the next leader of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.
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Published 3/19/2025
Juana Garcia: Celebrating Cultural Traditions Through Dance
Dance has been a way for Juana (Jaynie) Garcia to connect to her Mexican heritage, introducing Ballet Folklorico to others in the city of Willmar.
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Published 3/11/2025
Announcing the Launch of East Metro Pulse Volume 4
The report captures over 19,000 data points with responses from nearly 4,000 residents in the East Metro.
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Published 3/05/2025
Rondo's Heartbeat: The Enduring Impact of Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
Learn how this community center has served as a safe haven for generations in Saint Paul.
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Published 3/03/2025
Our Commitment to Equity and Action
Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, shares a letter to our community partners.
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Published 2/18/2025
Drumming for Unity: A Vision for Community Change
Created by John Salgado Maldonado, Cimarrón Batucada uses the art of drumming to address social justice issues and promote cross-cultural community engagement.
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Published 2/07/2025
The Gift of Cryptocurrency
Make cryptocurrency part of your or your clients' charitable giving plan.
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Published 1/28/2025
Announcing Our New Strategic Plan
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation launches our strategic plan for the next five years. Watch our video to see our aspiration, purpose and key strategies.
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Published 1/27/2025
Foundation Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors
The Foundation announced the election of four new members to its board of directors, beginning their terms in 2025.
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