Newsroom: News Releases

The latest news about our work at The McKnight Foundation.

• News Release: McKnight announces two staff changes

  March 11, 2011 - Becky Monnens named international program officer and Shaina Briscoe hired as grants administration associate.

• News Release: Wokie Weah hired to lead new nonprofit to support youth beyond the classroom

  March 10, 2011, Minneapolis – Ms. Weah brings energy and extensive experience to increase out-of-school opportunities for youth.

• News Release: West Central Initiative receives $6 million grant from McKnight

  March 2011

• News Release: University of Minnesota: Local Government Innovation Guide

  February 17, 2011 - A McKnight-funded U of M report provides local government with a logical framework for innovation and redesign efforts. 

• News Release: Northland Foundation awarded $6 million by McKnight

  February 2011

• News Release: McKnight approves over $20 million in fourth quarter of 2010, including support for efforts to reduce pollution in the Missippi River corridor

  January 6, 2011 - McKnight's fourth-quarter approved grants.

• News Release: McKnight to establish nonprofit focused on Twin Cities youth

  December 8, 2010 - New organization will manage and build upon McKnight’s ongoing support for direct service, out-of-school time programs and field building

• News Release: Give to the Max Day: November 16, 2010

  November 11, 2010 - Give to the Max Day returns as a day to inspire unprecedented levels of charitable giving in the state of Minnesota.

• News Release: National philanthropic collaborative announces up to $16 million for Twin Cities

  Saint Paul, MN - October 27, 2010 - With new support from Living Cities, McKnight among local public-private partnerships pursuing “game changing” innovations.

• News Release: Met Council: Twin Cities metro area is awarded competitive federal grant

  St. Paul — (October 14, 2010) — McKnight participates in planning grant focusing on development along transit corridors.

• News Release: Living Cities: New working group to coordinate and attract $150 million for economic development and opportunity

  Washington, DC — (October 13, 2010) — McKnight Foundation one of the regional social investors invited to join the effort.

• News Release: McKnight approves over $63 million in third quarter of 2010, including support for housing, regional arts councils, and climate change

  September 27, 2010 - McKnight's third-quarter approved grants.

• News Release: McKnight hires communications assistant

  August 10, 2010

• News Release: 2010 Grantee Perception Report

  August 2010

• News Release: Sculptor Siah Armajani receives McKnight 2010 Distinguished Artist Award

  June 28, 2010 - Artist behind the Whitney Bridge has made a worldwide career of connections.