The Best of America: Minnesotans Show their Heart
Minnesotans choose love and solidarity in the face of fear. Find out how you can stand with us as we raise our voices, document the abuses, and show up for our neighbors.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | Philanthropy Must Stand Up for Minneapolis — and Our Country
If philanthropy — and every other part of our society — fails to push back with every tool we have, we risk setting a precedent for broader, widespread attacks on Americans’ civil liberties and freedoms.
Minnesota is Witnessing the Best and Worst of America
Patriotism isn’t passive. If we love this country, then we must defend our constitutional rights and our neighbors. And we must continue to protest peacefully, assert our American privileges to hold government accountable, and demand justice for Ms. Good and all others who have been harmed by the reckless and chaotic enforcement activities we are experiencing across our state.
Revitalizing and Healing Minneapolis’ Sacred Central Riverfront
The Owámniyomni Okhódayapi project in Minneapolis is creating a model for community-driven, Native-led land and water restoration.
Courageous Character: Cheryal Hills
Cheryal Hills is a do-first leader, a fearless champion for rural voices, and the Executive Director of Region Five Development Commission. Through her do‑first leadership, Cheryal works across the everyday systems that make communities thrive—broadband, childcare, workforce, grocery access, transportation, clean water, and environmental stewardship—treating infrastructure as interconnected and focused on belonging and opportunity.
Tonya Allen Responds to Killing of Minneapolis Resident Renee Good
We believe in dignity, safety, and the rule of law. We will not accept the unjust targeting of our immigrant neighbors that rips families apart, government overreach that undermines constitutional rights, or violence and the senseless loss of life… The best way to help make Minnesota safer is for ICE agents and their leaders to leave—stop inflicting harm through vitriolic narratives about our neighbors, terrorizing our communities with your presence, and creating conditions that lead to violence… Leave us in peace so we can mourn, heal, and unite—displaying the full love and tenacity of Minnesotans.
Lauded Journalist and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Thomas Friedman Joins McKnight Board
Thomas Friedman, Minnesota-born journalist and best-selling author, has joined our Board of Directors with a term starting in 2026.
McKnight Expresses Gratitude for the Service and Immense Impact of Longtime Board Member Kathy Tunheim
McKnight Foundation is honoring our longtime community board member, veteran communications strategist, and civic leader Kathy Tunheim, who has made invaluable contributions to McKnight and its mission-driven work.
McKnight Statement in Support of Our Immigrant Neighbors
We’re proud to be a place where anyone—whether they were born here or chose to make their home here—can put down roots and build a better future for their family. McKnight opposes—in the strongest terms—any action on Minnesota soil that rips families apart, violates our constitutional rights, or uses violence.
