IQ Magazine
IQ Magazine: Our Readers Are Leaders
Published twice annually, the Initiative Foundation’s award-winning IQ Magazine features in-depth stories about the economy, communities and generosity in Central Minnesota. The magazine focuses on regional trends, community issues and local solutions and serves as a source of insight and intelligence for busy leaders. By raising up your voice, we inspire knowledge that inspires action. Subscribe to receive your complimentary copy in the mail every April and October. Want to support the continued publication of IQ Magazine? Advertise in IQ Magazine.
Room to Rise
Chance meeting helps Cass Lake’s gymnastics dream grow.
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Next-Level Initiators
Nine social entrepreneurs join the 2026-2027 Initiators Fellowship as the program expands its reach across Greater Minnesota Read More
The Power of Local Leadership
From small-town business owners to regional planners and volunteers, Central Minnesotans have spent four decades working with the Initiative Foundation to strengthen their communities. Read More
Our Legacy, Our Future
A forward-looking framework that honors the past and invests in people, places and ideas. Read More
Regional Highlights
Get the latest highlights from Central Minnesota’s 14 counties and two Native nations. Read More
A Hope, a Prayer—and a Plan
As weather patterns shift, communities plan for long-term stability. Read More
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