Our Mission

Advance a more just, creative, and abundant future where people and planet thrive

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Growing Climate-Smart Farming

Midwest farmers can lead the nation by putting millions of acres to work as climate solutions in the Heartland.

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Two Years Later, We Look Toward What’s Possible

This is our moment to create the Minnesota that George Floyd deserved.

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More Boldly Advancing Our Mission

Tonya Allen reflects on one year of service at McKnight.

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Moving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forward

A Conversation with Karyn Sciortino Johnson, diversity, equity, and inclusion manager at McKnight.

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Our Programs

McKnight advances climate solutions in the Midwest; builds an equitable and inclusive Minnesota; and supports the arts, international crop research, and neuroscience.

Midwest Climate & Energy

Take bold action on the climate crisis by dramatically cutting carbon pollution in the Midwest by 2030

Vibrant & Equitable Communities

Build a vibrant future for all Minnesotans with shared power, prosperity, and participation

Arts

Catalyze the creativity, power, and leadership of Minnesota working artists and culture bearers

International

Improve access to local, sustainable, nutritious food using collaborative research and knowledge-sharing with smallholder farmers, research institutions, and development organizations

Neuroscience

Bring science closer to the day when diseases of the brain and behavior can be accurately diagnosed, prevented, and treated

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