Weekly News & Event Invitations
In this issue:
Bush Prize
Civic & Community Engagement
April Book Author Interview
Funding Opportunities
BUSH PRIZE: MINNESOTA OPENS IN APRIL
Applications for the 2026 Bush Prize: Minnesota will be accepted from Wednesday, April 1st - Thursday, April 30. The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation operates Bush Prize: Minnesota as a community grant partner of the Bush Foundation.
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!
Civic and Community Engagement
Image by Noah Liebl
The SAVE America act could affect midterm elections.
The proposed SAVE America Act could prevent citizens from voting
The U.S. Senate is currently voting on the SAVE America Act.
by Trevor Dunning
Published March 17, 2026
The SAVE America Act is a piece of legislation to reform federal voting processes, though some argue it centralizes voting power to the federal government. Organizations across Minnesota oppose the act for its disruption of voting standards.
Elected Officials
Let your voice be heard—Share your experiences and suggestions with elected officials! Your voice can guide them to make better informed decisions to represent their constituents and create stronger communities that thrive for everyone!
Civic Engagement Resources:
March 2026: Civic Programs, News, & Resources
In the last Issue: New Ciivic Future LINK UofM Ext Women in Ag LINK MN 2026-27 Budget Forecast LINK
Check out: Our Civic Resources Page LINK
April Book
Author Mary Casanova sat down with Kristen Vake from PBS North’s “No Filter” for an interview about how she found her voice as a writer and the challenge of battling rejection.
Mary Casanova is an award-winning author of numerous books for children and teens, as well as adults. Many of her books stem from her life on the Minnesota-Canadian border; yet some of her stories have taken her as far away as France, Norway, and Belize for research. Whatever the setting for her books, Casanova writes stories that matter – and books that readers can’t put down.
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.