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.

Spring 2024

Where Passion Meets Purpose

2024-2025 Initiators Fellows drive meaningful social and community change.

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Regional Highlights

Get the latest highlights from Central Minnesota’s 14 counties and two sovereign tribal nations. Read More

Help With Housing

Grants help Leech Lake Band fight homelessness, create pathways to housing stability. Read More

Going Green & Clean

St. Cloud area showcases electric vehicles, clean energy possibilities. Read More

Revitalizing Main Street

Special funding helps 6 Central Minnesota communities revive downtown corridors. Read More

Casting Creations

Part foundry and part fabrication shop, Howard Lake business produces custom art sculptures. Read More

Planting the Seeds

How Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures is building a community-centered, homegrown economy. Read More

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