Recipients include Lake County Historical Society in Kenmare, Glenburn Booster Club, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Public School District and Burlington Recreation Commission.

A $4,000 grant from MACF’s Mabel Kizima Fund was awarded to Lake County Historical Society to support the construction of an accessible boardwalk at the Pioneer Village in Kenmare. The boardwalk connects newly constructed ADA-compliant restrooms to the historical site, which includes 27 historic buildings and various exhibits, such as a dress shop, toy museum and military museum. It was built entirely by volunteers in the community.

A $5,000 grant from the Mike & Dorothy Dolan Fund was provided through the Glenburn Booster Club to help Glenburn Public School install a new playground structure, surfacing and basketball hoops. The existing equipment is more than 30 years old and beyond repair. This project serves students in Glenburn and neighboring communities, including Minot Air Force Base, Deering, Lansford and Ruthville.

A $10,000 grant, also from the Mike & Dorothy Dolan Fund, was awarded to the M-L-S school to replace the original gym floor at the high school.

Submitted Photo Minot Area Community Foundation presents a grant to the M-L-S school. From left are: back, Jason Zimmerman with MACF, Jordyn Moberg, Emerson Lamb, Robert Zumbaum, Carson Nett, Lawson Kersten, Bryce Johnson, Ryan Anderson, Heidi Newgard; front, Sidney Knutson, Sydney Guenthner, Raegan Fitzsimmons, Staci Kenney with MACF, Matt Undlin, Abigail Buynak, Brooks Tracey, Samantha Berg and Kaden Brekhus.

A $4,050 grant from the Mike & Dorothy Dolan Fund was awarded to the Burlington Recreation Commission to support the 2025 youth sports season. The funding will go toward equipment and field supplies for programs such as Tiny Tots, T-ball for Tots, Coach Pitch & Cal Ripken baseball and elementary softball.

“Rural communities are the heart of our region, and their well-being is essential to the strength of our entire area,” said MACF President Jason Zimmerman in a news release. “We’re honored to support projects that not only meet immediate needs but also help build lasting infrastructure, community pride and inclusive spaces for generations to come.”

Submitted Photo From left, Glenburn School Superintendent Larry Derr and Jaime Hauge of the Glenburn Booster Club hold a symbolic check for playground equipment, presented by Staci Kenney and Jason Zimmerman with Minot Area Community Foundation.