For the first time ever, detailed information about the 31-state Mississippi River Watershed, or America’s Watershed, has been compiled, analyzed and graded in a “Report Card” released October 14, 2015. The Report Card measures six broad goals — water supply; transportation; flood control and risk reduction; the economy; recreation; and ecosystem health — all important …
Wisconsin counties have broad authority to control land uses and protect natural resources, but many defer to state and federal agencies on wetland development decisions. Without active local involvement, decisions affecting wetlands can be inconsistent with community-established goals and priorities. To improve the consideration of wetlands in local land use decision-making, the Wisconsin Wetlands Association …
The Rising Cedar Apartment complex isn’t just a beautiful building — it makes a difference in the lives of those who live with mental illness. Rising Cedar was developed by Project for Pride in Living (PPL) with support from McKnight’s Region & Communities program and in collaboration with Touchstone Mental Health, a nonprofit that works …
While we understand the need for families to have housing stability, we started asking ourselves a pivotal question several years ago: how do we affect change that transforms systems so that children and families can create their own solutions to problems? This led to a greater understanding of housing as a platform for change agents: …
Made Here is downtown’s Urban Walking Gallery in the Minneapolis Cultural District. The project showcases creativity from across Minnesota by temporarily filling empty storefronts or commercial spaces with the work of Minnesota artists. It is the largest initiative of its kind in the nation hosting 38 creations across 16 city blocks. The Made Here Arts …
Yellow Tree Theatre’s production of The Woman in Black exhibited stunning artistry. Directed by Twin Cities theater veteran Jon Cranney (former artistic director of Children’s Theater Company), and featuring Twin Cities actors JC Cutler and Nathaniel Fuller, who have been staples at the Guthrie and other top-notch venues for decades, The Woman in Black brought …
Minnesota Center for Book Arts is the largest and most comprehensive center of its kind in the world. Dedicated to leading the advancement of the book as an evolving art form, MCBA engages artists of all ages and backgrounds with the book arts, which encompass bookbinding, papermaking, printing, design, and typography. Now in its 30th …
Think Small is dedicated to advancing quality care and education of children in their crucial early years. By focusing on the adults in children’s lives – parents, early childhood professionals, and policymakers – Think Small provides experiences that help children thrive. The McKnight Foundation’s Education & Learning program focuses on early literacy and increasing the …
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative consists of 80+ congregations committed to ending homelessness through housing, the Families Moving Forward shelter program, and public advocacy. Beacon houses 775 residents progressing with their lives, no longer worried about finding a home. Within McKnight’s efforts to promote affordable housing and systems that increase family stability, Beacon receives general operating …
Educators 4 Excellence (E4E) works to ensure that the voices of classroom teachers are included in the decisions that affect their profession and their students. E4E envisions an elevated, prestigious teaching profession in which educators are leaders both in and outside of their classrooms to drive positive outcomes for students. E4E receives general operating funds …