News

Celebrate International Literacy Day

September 7, 2015

Did you know that our adult students come from more than 90 countries?

Matching grant achieved

August 3, 2015

Thanks to our donors, we leveraged our full $50,000 challenge grant.

Book drive held to honor Jack Pogatchnik

July 31, 2015

Friends and family of Jack Pogatchnik have donated 250 children's books in his name.

Indeed We Can event raises nearly $3,500

July 7, 2015

Dozens turned out for a summer celebration with proceeds benefiting the literacy council.

Otto Bremer Foundation says yes

June 16, 2015

The literacy council is the recipient of a $185,000 grant in 2015.

National policy change for AmeriCorps VISTA members

June 8, 2015

Our letter to the national office helped inspire the change.

Journeys event recap, plus a shout out from MPR

May 26, 2015

Congratulations to all student readers and award winners.

Power of Learning Luncheon held April 30

May 5, 2015

Nearly 400 guests packed the room to raise $137,000 in gifts and multi-year pledges.

We're approved!

March 31, 2015

The Charities Review Council has re-approved the Minnesota Literacy Council as “meeting all standards,” which shows our organization is operating in a sound, responsible way.

Madison passed our Excel test. Can you?

February 27, 2015

Launched in 2012, the Northstar Digital Literacy Project is a first-of-its kind assessment being used by more than 250 programs in 28 states.

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