Minnesota Cooperative Summit to Showcase How Cooperatives Are Meeting This Moment
Building on the success of the inaugural sold-out Minnesota Cooperative Summit, five statewide leaders are coming together to host the second annual Co-op Summit July 28-29 at The College of St. Scholastica. CoMinnesota, Minnesota Farmers Union, The College of St. Scholastica, Northspan and Arrowhead Regional Development Commission are collaborating to host the event, which will […]
Join Northspan In Conversation About a Regional Assessment of Northeast Minnesota
Northspan, in partnership with the Northland Foundation, has completed a regional assessment of Northeast Minnesota using the Thrive Rural Framework from the Aspen Institute. Building on initial research, identified regional action areas, and an earlier round of engagement sessions, we’re now inviting broader community input to help shape next steps and build momentum for regional […]
Northspan’s DAWN Initiative Drives More Than $6 Million in Capital to Early-Stage Entrepreneurs Across Northeast Minnesota
Northspan announces the release of its 2025 DAWN Impact Report, highlighting three years of progress strengthening Northeast Minnesota’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through the Driving Access to Wealth and Networks initiative. From 2023 through 2025, DAWN supported hundreds of founders, expanded access to capital and helped build durable networks that are reshaping how entrepreneurs start and grow […]