Building Stronger Community Bonds: Content created by and for the community strengthens connections, fosters understanding, and bridges gaps, bringing us closer together.
Promoting Civic Engagement: Our multi-media platform informs and inspires action in the local communities by shining a spotlight on business, local story telling, accomplishments, and events.
Giving Power to Local Voices: Every article we publish amplifies businesses, personal stories, with over 1,400 contributors sharing their voices. Your support ensures these diverse and inclusive stories continue to be heard.
Protecting Local Heritage: Your support keeps Northern Minnesota’s rich history, culture, and traditions for future generations. Our advertising and news platform, with NO PAYWALLS, in digital, print, online, audio, mobile app and social media.
Educational School Partnerships: Currently, we are collaborating with several schools in our area to develop and implement a comprehensive platform. This platform is designed to foster better communication, enhance educational experiences, and provide a centralized space for resources and engagement. Through this initiative, we aim to bring students, educators, and the broader school communities together to create a more connected and effective learning environment.
Hometown Focus Award-Winning Legacy: We are the proud winners of the 2009 Joel Labovitz Entrepreneurial Vision Award for our dedication to community journalism and business, presented by the University of Minnesota-Duluth’s Center for Economic Development. We received the only vision award given out in 17 years.
Virginia, MN 55792