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News, speeches, opinion pieces, and other information that help illustrate our work and explain our position on issues.

• Article: MinnPost.com: Six Minnesotans win prestigious Virginia McKnight Binger service awards

  August 27, 2009 - Joe Kimball, MinnPost.com.

• Virginia McKnight Binger Awards in Human Service Honor Outstanding Minnesotans

  August 27, 2009 - McKnight names 2009 awardees, working to improve the lives of others.

• News Release: McKnight hires environment program assistant

  August 18, 2009 - The McKnight Foundation has hired Sarah Marquardt as program assistant for its environment grantmaking program.

• Article: Twin Cities Metro: We like you. Here's $25,000.

  August 2009 - Chris Clayton, Twin Cities Metro. Profiles of four recipients of McKnight Artist Fellowships in visual art for 2008-2009.

• Article: Star Tribune: In tough economy, nonprofits refocus

  July 23, 2009 - Editorial. Refocusing helps foundations respond to needs and assess community impact, especially important to addressing long-term challenges in changing economies.

• News Release: McKnight focuses on improved literacy by third grade

  June 30, 2009 - Building a foundation for successful adults and prosperous communities, McKnight targets resources to promote early reading success in the Twin Cities. 

• News Release: McKnight approves grants totaling $9.7 million in second quarter of 2009, including $560,000 to improve Mississippi Rive

  June 11, 2009 — McKnight's second-quarter 2009 approved grants.

• Article: Pioneer Press: Doing good, with discipline

  May 5, 2009 - Pioneer Press. McKnight's decision to expect return on housing investment is smart.

• Article: Star Tribune: McKnight is hit on Broadway

  May 4, 2009 - Curt Brown, Star Tribune. Decisions to use a loan tool for housing and to help buy a vacant library has reassured charities the Minnesota foundation hasn't lost its local focus.

• Article: Bain Boehlke named McKnight Distinguished Artist

  May 1, 2009 - Minnesota Public Radio. The McKnight Foundation has named Minnesota theater director Bain Boehlke as the 2009 McKnight Distinguished Artist.

• News Release: Theater producer/director Bain Boehlke receives 2009 McKnight Distinguished Artist Award

  May 1, 2009 - Theater professional has made an impact on Minnesota's arts for 50 years.

• Our Voice: Lucky by Design: Readiness to Pounce Depends on Sound Research

  May 2009 - Twin Cities Compass. Article about McKnight's investment in affordable housing by president Kate Wolford.

• Article: Theater's Bain Boehlke gets a gold star

  April 30, 2009 - Graydon Royce, Star Tribune. The actor, director and designer who founded the Jungle Theater is now the 2009 McKnight Distinguished Artist.

• Article: Jungle Theater founder Bain Boehlke wins this year's McKnight Foundation Distinguished Artist Award

  April 30, 2009 - Dominic Papatola, Pioneer Press. Theater founder 'left lasting imprint.'

• News Release: McKnight provides $10 million to help stabilize communities impacted by foreclosure crisis

  April 28, 2009 - $5 million each to Family Housing Fund and Greater Minnesota Housing Fund.