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St. Paul’s Powerful Partnerships
Watch this video about youth career pathways opportunities at Saint Paul Public Schools. Students can explore high-wage and in-demand careers through college and career curriculum, personal learning plans, stackable credentials, certifications, and work experiences.
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Empowering Native Youth
MIGIZI's Indigenous Pathways program provides young people with professional development, income, and an opportunity to make a difference in their community.
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Collective Giving
Clear Focus, Stronger Impact
Over the past year, WCA Foundation members—working with the Minneapolis Foundation’s collective giving team—took a step back to consider what they’ve learned from recent grant rounds. Learn how this reflection helped sharpen their 2026 Project Investments grant round.
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New ‘Ghost of a Chance’ podcast episode illustrates a community grappling with hard history
The Minneapolis Foundation is hosting a “Ghost of a Chance” event at Hennepin County Library moderated by Tom Weber. Tickets are free.
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Marketing Minneapolis in winter is tricky business
A new holiday highlight is coming to downtown Minneapolis — a Nov. 28 tree lighting at Crystal Court, presented by the Minneapolis Foundation with support from Xcel Energy and the Pohlad Family Foundation. Led by R.T. Rybak, the event aims to brighten both the city and the spirit of the season.
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It’s Time to Flip the Script on Year-End Planning
Don’t wait for your clients to ask. Start a conversation about giving. At the Minneapolis Foundation, we’re ready to help—with talking points, giving tools, and expert support tailored to your clients’ goals.
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Reclaiming our Civic Institutions
Watch this Westminster Town Hall Forum hosted by Minneapolis Foundation President R.T. Rybak, alongside Steve Grove who shares his insights on why starting local is the best opportunity we have to reclaim the promise of America and rebuild trust in our future.
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12 Local Groups Receive Grants for Climate Action
Twelve organizations will receive a total of $370,000 in funding from the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund.
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Minnesota Meeting: Next in News Playlist
Explore the intersections of media, policy, and community with this selection of talks and panels from Minnesota Meeting: Next in News. This playlist features timely discussions on the issues, innovations, and individuals shaping Minnesota’s media landscape.
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Public Media at Risk: Why Lakeland PBS Matters
This video explores what funding losses from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting mean for Lakeland PBS and why it matters to the communities it serves in northcentral Minnesota.
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How Public Media Cuts Hit Northern Minnesota
Public media is under fire. KAXE, like many local stations, is confronting a triple threat: federal funding cuts, state-level reductions, and unexpected operational costs — all converging at once. In this video, we explore what these cuts mean for KAXE and the future of public media in rural Minnesota
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Clear Focus, Stronger Impact
Over the past year, WCA Foundation members—working with the Minneapolis Foundation’s collective giving team—took a step back to consider what they’ve learned from recent grant rounds. Learn how this reflection helped sharpen their 2026 Project Investments grant round.
Read StoryCollective Giving
Doing Good, Together
Fourth Generation wrapped up their most recent grantmaking cycle by awarding $38,000 to three organizations run by youth and empowering youth in the Twin Cities.
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Curious about Collective Giving?
Through giving circles, member groups, and pooled funds, we create opportunities for people and businesses across our community to come together and take action on urgent needs. See this work in action.
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New ‘Ghost of a Chance’ podcast episode illustrates a community grappling with hard history
The Minneapolis Foundation is hosting a “Ghost of a Chance” event at Hennepin County Library moderated by Tom Weber. Tickets are free.
VisitEconomic Mobility
A Community Dream Comes to Life
This video highlights the vision and impact of the Pillsbury Creative Commons—a bold new center for community, creativity, and economic opportunity in South Minneapolis.
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Curious about Economic Mobility?
Our economic systems should be fair and position everyone to achieve financial stability and build wealth. Learn how we support efforts to stabilize communities and dismantle inequities in our economy.
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$1.2 Million in Reimagine Education Grants Awarded
With a focus on literacy and leadership, the Minneapolis Foundation has awarded more than $1.2 million grants to 30 schools and organizations working to create a more equitable K-12 education system.
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Fostering Student Learning about Native Minnesota
Across Minnesota, thousands of students have benefited from projects created by educators who received grants through the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Understand Native Minnesota campaign, administered by the Minneapolis Foundation.
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Curious about Education?
We need to build an education system that works for each and every child. Through research, learning collectives, grantmaking, co-investment, and more, we are pursuing equity in education.
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12 Local Groups Receive Grants for Climate Action
Twelve organizations will receive a total of $370,000 in funding from the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund.
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2025 Climate Action and Racial Equity Grants
We are pleased to announce that the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund is now accepting applications for its next round of grants.
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Curious about Environment?
Our world is big and none of us can protect it alone. Learn more about how we are bringing diverse communities together to steward our air, water, and land.
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It’s Time to Flip the Script on Year-End Planning
Don’t wait for your clients to ask. Start a conversation about giving. At the Minneapolis Foundation, we’re ready to help—with talking points, giving tools, and expert support tailored to your clients’ goals.
Read StoryGiving in Action
Donor Advised Funds & Community-Driven Giving with Chris Beach
Chris Beach, Senior Vice President at the Minneapolis Foundation, joins hosts Camille Pearson-Walz and Kristi Ackley for an engaging conversation about donor-advised funds and their growing impact on the philanthropic landscape.
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Curious about Giving in Action?
Explore how we partner with generous individuals, families, and businesses to drive positive change on the causes they care about—in Minnesota and around the world.
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Marketing Minneapolis in winter is tricky business
A new holiday highlight is coming to downtown Minneapolis — a Nov. 28 tree lighting at Crystal Court, presented by the Minneapolis Foundation with support from Xcel Energy and the Pohlad Family Foundation. Led by R.T. Rybak, the event aims to brighten both the city and the spirit of the season.
VisitSpecial Initiatives
Reclaiming our Civic Institutions
Watch this Westminster Town Hall Forum hosted by Minneapolis Foundation President R.T. Rybak, alongside Steve Grove who shares his insights on why starting local is the best opportunity we have to reclaim the promise of America and rebuild trust in our future.
VisitDive deeper
Curious about Special Initiatives?
In addition to our core issues, we take on projects where we see opportunities to fuel community engagement and action on emerging local issues. Explore our recent efforts.
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