Building Back Better
Elevating Entrepreneurs
Meet the winners of the Initiative Foundation’s inaugural Emerging Entrepreneur Showcase & Awards event. Read More
Disconnected
Loneliness and social isolation are taking a toll on society. What can we do to reverse course? Read More
Building Back Better
One year into a special grant round, local nonprofits are transforming their post-pandemic services. Read More
Turning the Page
Challenged by shrinking local newsrooms and changing readership, rural communities look for new ways to tell their stories. Read More
2022 Impact Report
Read the Initiative Foundation’s 2022 impact report. Read More
Regional Highlights
Get the latest highlights from Central Minnesota’s 14 counties and two sovereign Native nations. Read More
Manifesting a Museum
With revitalization funding in place, Great River Children’s Museum in St. Cloud plans grand opening in 2024. Read More
A Gift of Gratitude
Blandin leader views $10,000 donation as part thank-you, part investment in the region. Read More
Redhead Creamery Spirits
Redhead Creamery is diversifying its dairy and entering a new market: distilled spirits. Read More