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by Jesse White, Mesabi Tribune CHISHOLM—There is a lot of uncertainty in the air in Northern Minnesota—particularly across the Iron Range since the…
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Local Buddy Backpack’s ‘Lifesavers’ STAFF REPORT, Rainy Lake Gazette The International Falls partners who deliver United Way of Northeastern…
2025-2026 UWNEMN Board President Chad Buus smiles wearing a suit and tie.
I am honored to be assuming the role of United Way of Northeastern Minnesota board president, and I hope to continue to build on the momentum my…
Buddy Backpacks volunteers receive UWNEMN Lifesaver Award at Annual Celebration
For the third year in a row, local individuals, businesses, and organizations have united to raise more than $2,000,000  in support of United Way of…
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by Jesse White, Mesabi Tribune NASHWAUK—Organizers from several community minded groups and businesses are hoping year two of Day of Action is just…
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by David Colburn, The Timberjay REGIONAL- The United Way of Northeastern Minnesota offers the Iron Range and Koochiching and Lake of the Woods…
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"All United Ways are independently operated, so that's the beauty of our work - we can really tailor our programming and our investments to what each…
Children high five at UWNEMN Partner Agency Boys & Girls Club of Hibbing
Donations made to United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) over the past year will now support 29 nonprofit agencies, 15 libraries with summer…
2024 Day of Action volunteers in orange t-shirts rake and mow a Keewatin residents' lawn
Residents and businesses in Nashwauk are invited to request or nominate a home project for volunteer assistance this summer. United Way of…
Children play on a Born Learning Trail in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
United Way organizations across the United States utilize Born Learning Trails – a series of 10 interactive signs that transform everyday moments…
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United Way of Northeastern Minnesota Executive Director Erin Shay is now the leader of the statewide association, United Ways of Minnesota, in…
A lot can change in a year, especially at United Way of Northeastern Minnesota where our programs and partners are continually evaluated to ensure…