PrairieIslandIndianCommunity Tonya Allen Art of the Rural Engage Winona SMIF Good morning from beautiful Lanesboro, MN! With all the powerful conversations happening yesterday, we got behind on posting updates. We’re heading to Rochester now. In the meantime, enjoy some more photos from yesterday’s adventures!

PrairieIslandIndianCommunity Tonya Allen Art of the Rural Engage Winona SMIF We ended Day One of our SE MN road trip in Lanesboro, Minnesota, to explore the role of arts and culture in creating vibrant communities & economic development in #GreaterMN. So grateful for our generous hosts Lanesboro Arts, @CWL_Theatre, Paddle On Emporium, and Juniper’s restaurant!

Every thriving town needs a civic backbone. They come in different forms with different constituencies yet they work for common good w/ deep collaboration. Shouting out Nort Johnson w/ Faribault Chamber of Commerce, Kara of Lanesboro Arts, & Marcia Ratliff Engage Winona!

Heading back to the #TwinCities. So completely inspired by our last stop to Hmong American Farmers Association. Janssen Vang and team are creating a vibrant and thriving ecosystem for Hmong farmers. From land access, research, advocacy, litigation, training, capital, and markets—they do it all! 💚💚💚

#Comedy in #Detroit, Friday, 9/29 at 7:30 pm. Louis Allen presents Show Me Da Funny with Mark Gregory Pastor Lester Barrie Mike Bonner Comedian

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#GroundBreakMSP represents an opportunity to join other organizations in creating access to financial capital, information, & relationships for Black and Brown communities. Learn more & find out how to get involved in this new blog from @GHRfoundation: groundbreakcoalition.org/news-updates/c…

GroundBreak is a coalition of 40+ corporate, civic, and philanthropic leaders committed to demonstrating that with enough resources, a racially equitable and carbon-neutral future is possible – first in the MSP region & then across the country. Learn more: groundbreakcoalition.org

So excited to announce that #GroundBreakMSP has $926M in commitments to invest in homeownership, entrepreneurship, and commercial development. Yep, almost ONE BILLION DOLLARS in capital. This is first down payment. More to come! Big thanks to all of our partners. It takes ❤️ +💰

Happening now: McKnight President Tonya Allen talking about today's #GroundBreakMSP announcement of nearly $1B in collective investments to advance equity and economic justice in the MSP region: mprnews.org

As funders, we have the opportunity to come together with farmers, researchers, advocates, policymakers, and the private sector to collaborate more effectively across food and energy issues and invest in fossil-free, resilient food systems that work for people and the planet.

Community Land Trusts create a critical bridge to homeownership for those who might not otherwise be able to afford the cost of a home, while also providing the stability necessary to consistently contribute to a vibrant local community. Get the story ⬇ mcknight.org/news-ideas/pow…

Love this piece about Community Land Trusts and the work of our extraordinary partners to preserve affordability and belonging, and grow wealth! McKnight Foundation

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Dear #Detroit. Looking for a fun night on the town this weekend? Don’t miss Louis Allen #comedy show on Friday, February 9th at 7:30. Full of #smoothjazz & hilarious laughs. Tickets on sale. Visit website or call 313-942-5931. instagram.com/p/C22l7G_NvK3/…

Minnesota state leaders tout new $1,750 child tax credit, highest in the nation startribune.com/how-to-get-fre…

Ricardo Levins Morales: “The work we do should be slow, deep, and irreversible.”

Wanna laugh? Laugh hard? Then there is nothing like a Highly Favored Productions event. Get your tickets for next weekend via highlyfavoredproductions.com Check out video for more about upcoming show: Louis Allen instagram.com/reel/C6WZBauuT…

I couldn’t stop laughing 🤣🤣. So proud of my dear friend Kristen Kristen McDonald Rivet