Ten communities selected for Blandin Leadership Programs
June 20, 2017
Grand Rapids, Minn. (June 20, 2017) – As part of its commitment to strengthening rural communities, Blandin Foundation has named 10 communities where it is making available Blandin Leadership Program training in 2018. Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP) Residents of Albert Lea, Alexandria, Benson/KMS (Kerkohoven, Murdoch, Sunberg), Dawson-Madison, Chisago Lakes area, East Range area (Aurora, … Continued
Blandin Foundation Education Grants awarded to 365 local students
June 6, 2017
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – Blandin Foundation recently shared with 365 Itasca area students that they have been awarded grants of up to $4,500 for their education after high school, putting higher education better within financial reach. The total amount awarded for 2017-18 is $1,025,100 to students from 11 area schools. “Students from our area schools … Continued
Clip: Need for better broadband in rural Minnesota outstrips resources available to provide it
June 3, 2017
Snapshot of rural broadband as a federal funding priority, illustrated by user experiences in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Star-Tribune – June 3, 2017 Read the article
Leech Lake, Red Lake, White Earth residents complete Blandin Reservation Community Leadership Program
June 1, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grand Rapids, Minn. (June 1, 2017) — Twenty-two residents of the Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth reservation communities completed a five-day leadership retreat May 12. This was the first segment of an intense seven-day training provided by the Blandin Reservation Community Leadership Program (BRCLP). The team also will participate in … Continued
Bovey Coleraine area residents complete Blandin Community Leadership Program retreat
April 13, 2017
Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-three residents of the Bovey Coleraine area returned April 7 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in three follow-up workshops. A program of the Grand Rapids-based Blandin Foundation, BCLP has provided … Continued
Park Rapids area residents complete Blandin Community Leadership Program retreat
April 4, 2017
Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-four residents of the Park Rapids area returned March 31 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in three follow-up workshops. A program of the Grand Rapids-based Blandin Foundation, BCLP has … Continued
Blandin Foundation awards $1.9 million in grants
March 31, 2017
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – During their recent spring meeting, Blandin Foundation trustees awarded grants that strengthen rural Minnesota communities, including 26 grants totaling $1.2 million for a range of efforts of Grand Rapids and Itasca County area leaders. “Communities that reach their fullest potential are those that work for all residents,” said Dr. Kathleen Annette, … Continued
Lanesboro area residents complete Blandin Community Leadership Program retreat
March 24, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lanesboro area residents complete Blandin Community Leadership Program retreat Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-four residents of the Lanesboro area returned March 17 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in three follow-up workshops. … Continued
Fergus Falls area residents complete Blandin Community Leadership Program retreat
March 17, 2017
Grand Rapids, Minn. — Twenty-four residents of the Fergus Falls area returned March 3 from a five-day leadership retreat, the first segment of an intense eight-day training provided by the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP). The team also will participate in three follow-up workshops. A program of the Grand Rapids-based Blandin Foundation, BCLP has provided … Continued
Jenkins joins Blandin Foundation in key finance role
February 24, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAND RAPIDS, MINN. – Following a statewide search, Grand Rapids native Chris Jenkins, CPA, has been selected to join Blandin Foundation as director of finance and treasurer, effective later in March. In this role, Jenkins will be responsible for Blandin Foundation’s overall financial management and serve as a member of the organization’s … Continued