When Books on Central first opened its doors in October of last year, it was more than just a place to buy books—it was the beginning of something…
Rice County Area United Way Announces Leadership Transition
(Dec. 4, 2024) – The Rice County Area United Way Board of Directors is pleased to…
More than a dozen workplaces are encouraging employees to give back to the community this fall through their own, customized Rice County Area United…
While you won’t see tent encampments strewn along sidewalks as you would in larger cities, in Rice County the need for emergency housing is greater…
RICE COUNTY, Minn. (Sept. 23, 2024) – Rebound Partners United Way Microgrants have been awarded to three charitable organizations for urgent needs…
New ALICE report shows wage growth was no match for inflation after a decade of falling behind
RICE COUNTY, Minn. (Sept. 10, 2024) — Though wages…
Dr. Joseph Mbele started his talk by laughing at himself. He’d shown up at United Way’s Books on Central in Faribault on time, yet by American…
A few years ago I taught a session of yoga classes to teens from Northfield’s Arcadia Charter School. I moved them at a brisk pace, thinking that’s…
In the heart of Minnesota, HealthFinders Behavioral Health stands as a beacon of hope for communities struggling to access essential healthcare…
Amid chilly air and dim days this winter, ProjectABLE helped lift the spirits of adults with disabilities.
Founded in the late 1980s due to the large…
Kelli Podracky,
Northfield Union of Youth, Executive Director
Youth is my heart and passion
Northfield Union of Youth has a new director…
Gao Hong’s Commitment to Music, Teaching, and Diversity
Written by Masyn Rykhus
Gao Hong grew up during the People’s Republic of China’s Cultural…