Winter recreation in Central Minnesota is about to become even more accessible, scenic, and family friendly.
As part of the 2026 Operation Round-Up® IMPACT Grant cycle, Northland Arboretum was awarded $10,000 to support the expansion of its popular Forest Ice Skating Program.
Access to compassionate, trauma-informed care can make all the difference for survivors of sexual assault. Unfortunately, many rural communities face significant barriers when those services are unavailable locally.
That is why Relationship Safety Alliance received a $10,000 award through Crow Wing Power’s 2026 Operation Round-Up® IMPACT Grant cycle to help relaunch the region’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program.
The impact of Operation Round-Up® goes far beyond a single grant cycle.
During the second quarter of 2026, Crow Wing Power’s Operation Round-Up® Board of Trustees awarded more than $40,000 to local non-profit organizations and community initiatives throughout the Cooperative’s service territory. In addition, 11 graduating high school seniors each received $1,000 scholarships to support their educational journeys after graduation.
At the heart of every strong community are people willing to step in during life’s hardest moments. That is the work being done every day by Labor of Love MN, the recipient of Crow Wing Power’s 2026 Operation Round-Up® IMPACT Grant.
Selected unanimously by our nine-member volunteer Board of Trustees, Labor of Love MN was awarded $20,000 to continue providing affordable essentials and compassionate support to individuals and families throughout the region.
We’re proud to announce that the Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project (LARJP) has been awarded the 2025 Crow Wing Power Community Trust Impact Grant—a $20,000 boost that will help expand restorative services for youth right here in our community.
The Economic Impact of Shopping Local
Research indicates that for every $100 spent at a local business, approximately $68 remains within the community. In contrast, the same amount spent at a national chain results in only $43 staying local. This difference underscores the importance of supporting local enterprises, as the retained funds contribute to local employment, public services, and community development.
Lakes Proud: A Community Initiative