Weekly News & Event Invitations
In this issue:
Funding Opportunities
Book Group Next Week
Civic Engagement
Funding Opportunites
Grant programs deadline extended!
Currently accepting letters of inquiry for three grant programs until 1 p.m. on Friday, February 24 (originally February 6)
🔹 Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Arts & Culture Grant Program
🔹 Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Democracy Grant Program
🔹 Mardag Foundation Food Access Grant Program
RSDP Call for Ideas - Due February 14th!
The University of Minnesota Extension RSDP is looking for your ideas to build a brighter future. All 5 Greater MN regions are inviting sustainability project ideas now through Feb. 14. Award decisions will be made this spring.
Book Group - Next Wed., February 11th
A witty, spectacular, and timely tale of modern-day witches waging war on the patriarchy.
Part mystery, part ode to female solidarity and strength, Wild Women explores the challenges faced by women who dare to defy societal expectations and prescriptions, and also serves as an important reminder that the path to healing doesn’t always take the route we think it will.
Civic Engagement
Elected Officials
Let your voice be heard—be sure to reach out to your elected officials and let them know how they can best represent you. Share your experiences, thoughts, and the solutions you see that can strengthen and improve our communities.
2026 Minnesota Legislative Session Outlook
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Fredrikson Government Relations hosted its annual Session Outlook event that provided an early opportunity to hear from legislative leadership. Moderated by: Brian Bakst, Senior Politics Editor, MPR News
Civic Engagement Resources:
January 2026: Civic Programs, News, & Resources
In the last Issue: Elected Contacts: LINK. MN Tribune Rural Collumnists: Tolkkinen LINK Brown LINK, McKnight President Perspective LINK, Letters from and American LINK , Legislative Session Recording LINK
Check out: Our Civic Resources Page LINK
Morning Connections
Morning Connections is an informal meeting series that consist of light conversation over zoom. If you’re looking for a space to take time for yourself to just connect with others, we invite you to join us. Bring beverages, children, breakfast, pets, or work – the goal is to connect informally with other women and a host who will facilitate. We look forward to networking with you!
100 Rural Women creates connections and inspires leadership. We see a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families, communities, the nation and the world. We are committed to building leadership through networks, mentorship, education, and civic engagement. Our 501(c) 3 non-profit organization is non-partisan.