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Published 11/03/2025
Leading a Path Forward: How Queen Drea Uses Music to Find Her Roots
Sound alchemist Queen Drea seeks reconnection with her family’s heritage through music and storytelling.
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Published 10/31/2025
Fall 2025 Food Assistance: What You Can Do
Nonprofits, community partners and food shelves are working swiftly to provide resources to fill in the gap as best they can.
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Published 10/30/2025
Fall Harvest: Food Support Nonprofits
Meet a few of our nonprofit partners that provide food access and hunger relief services to the East Metro.
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Published 10/29/2025
Strengthening Democracy: Community Voices and Civic Engagement in Minnesota
Here’s how philanthropy, local leadership and trusted news can shape Minnesota’s democratic future.
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Published 10/28/2025
Announcing the 2025 Bush Prize: Minnesota Honorees
Bush Prize honorees recognize innovative community contributions.
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Published 10/22/2025
Chanda Smith Baker: Leading with Legacy and Vision at Minnesota’s Largest Community Foundation
The Foundation’s new President and CEO shares her journey, her commitment to community, and her hopes for building bridges across Minnesota’s philanthropic landscape.
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Published 10/10/2025
Finding Common Ground: Facilitating Cultural Change Workshop
Changing my perspective has changed my approach to finding common ground and building community.
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Published 10/07/2025
Five Tips to Prepare Your Clients for End-of-year Giving
We’re here to help you and your client meet your year-end goals.
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Published 10/07/2025
Important Year-End Giving Dates for Donors
As you make plans for your 2025 year-end fund contributions and grant recommendations, please keep in mind these important dates.
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Published 9/23/2025
Brass Solidarity: Bringing Music to George Floyd Square
Trumpet player Butchy Austin and his band, Brass Solidarity, use their sound for good every Monday in George Floyd Square.
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Published 9/22/2025
Empowering Women Through Financial Coaching
Joan Gilles of Financial Planning Partners is helping women strengthen their financial approach and amplify their impact.
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Published 9/18/2025
Minnesota Latino Museum: Celebrating Mexican and Latino Art and Culture
Learn how one organization is establishing an arts and cultural landmark in Saint Paul.
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