Newsroom: All

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

• News Release: National Academies releases reports on biofuels and water quality, Mississippi River water quality

  October 16, 2007 - Two McKnight-funded reports address current and future policy issues around water quality, biofuels, and government responsibilities.

• Our Voice: Letter to Minnesota's Congressional Delegates

  October 2007 - McKnight calls U.S. lawmakers to action, to tackle global climate change.

• News Release: 2007 Grantee Perception Report

  October 2007

• News Release: In memoriam: Nancy Latimer

  October 2007 - The McKnight Foundation celebrates the life of longtime program officer Nancy Latimer, a leader in early childhood and youth development.

• News Release: Fathers to the Forefront

  July 2007 - This McKnight-supported action plan aims to increase healthy father involvement with children, families, and communities.

• News: Book chronicles McKnight neuroscience program

  ​January 2007 - Thirty years of support totaling $100 million offers lessons, particularly to new donors.

• News Release: McKnight honors 44 artists and ensembles

  August 22, 2006 - The McKnight Foundation will honor 44 artists and ensembles selected for 2006-2007 McKnight artist fellowships and residencies at a private reception in August.

• News Release: McKnight invests nearly $2 million to strengthen citizen advocacy for Mississippi River

  January 12, 2006 - McKnight's fourth-quarter 2005 approved grants

• News Release: McKnight hires accounting assistant and names communications director

  September 2, 2005 - McKnight fills two staff positions.

• News Release: McKnight honors 46 artists and ensembles

  August 24, 2005 - The McKnight Foundation will honor 46 artists and ensembles selected for 2005 - 2006 McKnight artist fellowships and residencies at a private reception in August.

• News Release: Sculptor Judy Onofrio receives 2005 Distinguished Artist Award from The McKnight Foundation

  July 22, 2005 - Found objects, surreal style, and grand scale make Onofrio a stand-out in Minnesota.

• News Release: The McKnight Foundation announces new board member

  July 15, 2005 - Richard D. McFarland joins The McKnight Foundation's board of directors.

• News Release: McKnight invests $8 million in early childhood education and effective youth development

  June 30, 2005 - McKnight's report on second-quarter 2005 grantmaking.

• News Release: Suburban arts report encourages continued dialogue, new partnerships

  June 1, 2005 - Essays offer insights on expanding arts opportunities beyond urban core.

• News Release: Rapson to step down as president of The McKnight Foundation

  May 31, 2005 - Rapson, the Foundation's third president, will serve as a McKnight Senior Fellow upon his departure.