McKnight Statement on the Freedom of Speech and the Freedom to Give
The First Amendment of the Constitution is an inalienable American right. We must lend our voices when the speech and expression it protects are threatened.
A Sustainable Hub for Changemakers in the Heart of Minneapolis
At the McKnight Foundation, we are all in on our mission, leveraging every tool at our disposal as a philanthropic organization. That’s why it was so important to us that our new headquarters be a real-life example of building spaces that allow people and planet to thrive.
McKnight Foundation opens sustainable ‘Hub for Changemakers’ in downtown Minneapolis
At the McKnight Foundation, we are all in on our mission, leveraging every tool at our disposal as a philanthropic organization. That’s why it was so important to us that our office be a real-life example of building spaces that allow people and planet to thrive. The Foundation’s new headquarters centers community, connection and sustainability, and was recently awarded a national LEED Gold rating.
Hidden But Harmful: New Report Calls for Action on Nitrous Oxide Emissions from U.S. Agriculture
McKnight Foundation and Regenerative Agriculture Foundation release report on reducing nitrous oxide from synthetic fertilizer production and use ambitious yet achievable goals and farmer-centered solutions aim to cut emissions and strengthen rural communities by 2050 September 11, 2025 – The McKnight Foundation and Regenerative Agriculture Foundation are excited to share a new report that explores …
Report: Nitrous Oxide – A Hidden Threat
Report: Nitrous Oxide – A Hidden Threat It’s time to bring one of agriculture’s biggest climate challenges into the spotlight. NITROUS OXIDE — A HIDDEN THREAT dives into the overlooked but potent greenhouse gas that’s quietly contributing to climate change—N₂O. This eye-opening report uncovers how smarter fertilizer strategies and investments in innovation can help producers …
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