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Published 1/05/2021
2020: A Year Unlike Any Other
In the face of the challenges of 2020, we experienced unparalleled generosity from our donors and innovation from our staff as we responded quickly to meet the needs of our community.
Published 12/02/2020
Navigating Digital Learning in a Changing Landscape
Here are three innovative ways the nonprofit sector is addressing gaps in access to technology and internet resources needed for online learning.
Published 11/19/2020
Art as Healing
White Bear Center for the Arts is on a mission to create healing during the pandemic.
Published 11/16/2020
Announcing the Frontline Families Fund
Fund will provide financial support to families of frontline healthcare workers who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
Published 11/12/2020
Partnerships That Shine
Deb Foster, executive director of the Ain Dah Yung Center, shares how collective visions can lead to positive outcomes for youth.
Published 11/10/2020
Helping Children Reach Their Full Potential
Minnesota nonprofits discuss the importance of early childhood development.
Published 11/10/2020
Foundations Present “Art In This Present Moment”
Projects by Minnesota’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color artists portray personal narratives addressing diversity, identity and today’s societal issues.
Published 11/09/2020
Penumbra Theatre
Penumbra company member Hannibal Lokumbe composed an original score for a video in tribute to George Floyd and all of the victims of state-sanctioned violence. Sarah Bellamy wrote the narrative and she and Lou Bellamy provide the voice overs.
Published 11/09/2020
Indigenous Roots
A new mural in Saint Paul by Indigenous Roots and City Mischief Murals celebrates four Twin Cities multicultural women dancers and the strength, beauty & power we hold when uniting our communities together.
Published 11/09/2020
Brownbody
Artists develop the score to Tracing Sacred Steps, which Brownbody initially presented in April 2019 as a work-in-progress.
Published 11/06/2020
Gizhiigin Arts Incubator
Artists Clyde Estey, Jr., and Kent Estey collaborate on a work reflective of their shared artistic upbringing in the White Earth Nation.