Stories
We share all the stories and news about great ideas and people who power them in our region.
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Think Bigger. Think Differently: Sun Yung Shin
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How Coffee House Press Inspires Sun Yung Shin
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Fellows: Where Are They Now? (2017 issue)
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Since it was first awarded in 1965, Bush Fellows have included artists, government leaders, entrepreneurs, educators and more. One constant, however, is the Foundation’s belief…
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In Progress: Creating a Community Oasis
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How Pillsbury United Communities uses human-centered design to plan a new kind of grocery store in north Minneapolis
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Philanthropy Grows its Own
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Concerned with racial equity in philanthropic leadership, a group of foundations is using a unique fellowship program to diversify the field
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Redefining Art's Role in Shaping Communities
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ArtPlace America is at the forefront of a national movement to put art and artists at the center of community development. Author Jane Jacobs, one of…
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Small Towns, Big Potential
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Decreasing civic engagement rates in rural communities persuade foundations and small towns to reevaluate how they tap into the next generation of leaders
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Bringing Addiction Out of the Shadows
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Face it TOGETHER is changing hearts and minds, and transforming the way communities treat addiction
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