{"id":105736,"date":"2016-06-10T16:59:43","date_gmt":"2016-06-10T20:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/community\/st-paul"},"modified":"2023-09-08T17:20:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T21:20:07","slug":"st-paul","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/community\/st-paul\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Paul"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p><strong>WHAT WE FUND<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p>Knight supports informed and engaged communities where the Knight brothers owned and operated newspapers. We believe an engaged community is one in which people are attached to the place where they live and are invested in the community\u2019s future. Learn more through our <a href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/statement-of-strategy\/\">Statement of Strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p>In St. Paul, Knight aims to bolster high-growth entrepreneurship by supporting innovative ideas, projects and places. We leverage resource-providing organizations, including those with substantial investment capital, to foster a stronger network among entrepreneurs and create a welcoming environment for diverse, talented individuals to thrive. Through our investments, we strive to position St. Paul as a dynamic hub of creativity and inclusive economic growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p>Knight\u2019s St. Paul program centers on:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<ul><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<li>Cultivating a supportive ecosystem that enables high-growth entrepreneurship to scale and flourish in St. Paul, driving economic growth in our region.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rich-text\">\n<li>Revitalizing the University Avenue corridor to foster business growth, retain residents and enhance the vibrancy of our city.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rich-text\">\n<li>Raising the profile of St. Paul as a thriving hub for innovation, new ideas and creative endeavors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p>Knight also invests in arts and culture as a way to connect people to place and to one another. Investing in arts and culture is central to Knight\u2019s effort to build stronger, better-informed and more engaged communities, which are critical for a more effective democracy. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/programs\/arts\">Knight\u2019s Arts<\/a> program.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p><strong>OUR WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p>Since 2000, Knight Foundation has committed more than $40 million in St. Paul, including support for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spmcf.org\/central-corridor-funders-collaborative\">Central Corridor Funders Collaborative<\/a>, which brought opportunity to new parts of the city through the development of the Green Line light rail; the <a href=\"https:\/\/stpdowntownalliance.org\/about\/\">Saint Paul Downtown Alliance<\/a>, which engages private-sector partners to design a sustainable Business Improvement District downtown; and the creation of American Public Media\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/press\/releases\/american-public-media-advances-innovation-and-growth-in-st-paul-with-launch-of-glen-nelson-center\">Glen Nelson Center<\/a> downtown, which supports rising entrepreneurs, innovation and business development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p>Recently, we have made significant commitments to further enhance the development and vibrancy of downtown St. Paul. One of our notable investments is a $1 million grant to the St. Paul Downtown Alliance, aimed at accelerating our efforts to transform downtown into an appealing destination for St. Paul residents. As part of this initiative, we are expanding the footprint of our downtown Business Improvement District to include the businesses along West 7th Street, promoting growth and revitalization along that corridor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p>In addition, we are actively supporting public and civic engagement in the design and execution of the Mayor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/information.stpaul.gov\/pages\/publicsafety\">Community-First Public Safety<\/a> Initiative. To assist in this important endeavor, we have provided a grant of $200,000. By facilitating community involvement, we aim to foster a sense of ownership and collaboration, ensuring that the initiative effectively addresses the needs and concerns of all stakeholders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p>Through these strategic investments, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment in downtown St. Paul and along the University Avenue corridor. Our focus is on nurturing economic growth and promoting the well-being of residents and businesses in these areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"block__department department\" data-component=\"Department\">\n\t\t<div class=\"department__header\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"department__title\">\n\t\t\t\tSt. Paul Program Staff\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"department__employee-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"employee-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"employee-item__image\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/employee\/jai-winston\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/5D7A1181.jpg?w=350&amp;h=350&amp;crop=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/5D7A1181.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/5D7A1181.jpg?resize=350,350 350w, https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/5D7A1181.jpg?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/5D7A1181.jpg?resize=1536,1536 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"employee-item__details\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"employee-item__name\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/employee\/jai-winston\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\tJai Winston\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"employee-item__job-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDirector\/St. Paul\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p>St. Paul Community Advisory Committee Members:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p>Chris Hilger, Securian Financial;Fayneese Miller, Hamline University;Marcq Sung,McKnight Foundation;Alex West Steinman, The Coven;Rich Pakonen, Founder, PAK Properties&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p>Knight&#8217;s St. Paul Office:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"rich-text\">\n<p>370 Wabasha St. N<br>Suite 630<br>St. Paul MN 55102<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-background-color=\"white\" data-layout=\"column\" class=\"module module--type--three-up post-block three-up--background-color--white layout-column\"><div class=\"inner\"><header><h2 class=\"three-up-post-grid__heading\">Local news<\/h2><\/header><div class=\"inner-block__container\">\n<div data-background-color=\"transparent\" data-text-align=\"left\" data-program-id=\"41\" data-image-visible=\"true\" data-pa-visible=\"true\" class=\"module module--type--post-block post-block\"><div class=\"post-block__image\"><a class=\"post-block__link\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/articles\/creating-a-more-inclusive-st-paul-by-putting-people-first\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/St.-Paul-downtown-e1616680078880.jpg?w=350&amp;h=240&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"284538\" data-size=\"third-card\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-block__inner\"><div class=\"eyebrow eyebrow--green\">Communities<\/div><h3 class=\"post-block__title\"><a class=\"post-block__link\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/articles\/creating-a-more-inclusive-st-paul-by-putting-people-first\/\">Creating a more inclusive St. Paul by putting people first<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"post-block__inner-details\"><\/div><a class=\"post-block__cta-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/articles\/creating-a-more-inclusive-st-paul-by-putting-people-first\/\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Creating a more inclusive St. Paul by putting people first<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-background-color=\"transparent\" data-text-align=\"left\" data-program-id=\"238\" data-image-visible=\"true\" data-pa-visible=\"true\" class=\"module module--type--post-block post-block\"><div class=\"post-block__image\"><a class=\"post-block__link\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/press\/releases\/knight-foundation-invests-2-2-million-in-seven-creative-organizations-in-st-paul\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Youth-Media-Image-for-Gala-Slide-e1608178864713.jpg?w=350&amp;h=240&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"245394\" data-size=\"third-card\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-block__inner\"><div class=\"eyebrow eyebrow--red\">Arts<\/div><h3 class=\"post-block__title\"><a class=\"post-block__link\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/press\/releases\/knight-foundation-invests-2-2-million-in-seven-creative-organizations-in-st-paul\/\">Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in seven creative organizations in St. Paul<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"post-block__inner-details\"><\/div><a class=\"post-block__cta-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/press\/releases\/knight-foundation-invests-2-2-million-in-seven-creative-organizations-in-st-paul\/\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in seven creative organizations in St. Paul<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"inner-block__footer\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-employees single-program__wrapper-section \">\n\t<h2 class=\"block-employees__heading\">\n\t\tCOMMUNITY PROGRAM STAFF\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"block-employees__inner\">\n\t\t\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-employee\"\n\tdata-component=\"employeeDetail\"\n\tdata-employee-id=\"52\"\n>\n\t<div class=\"employee__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"employee__image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/5D7A1181.jpg?w=350&amp;h=350&amp;crop=1\" class=\"employee__image-inner wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/5D7A1181.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/5D7A1181.jpg?resize=350,350 350w, 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data-text-align=\"left\" data-program-id=\"41\" data-image-visible=\"true\" data-pa-visible=\"true\" class=\"module module--type--post-block post-block\"><div class=\"post-block__image\"><a class=\"post-block__link\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/press\/releases\/knight-study-st-paul-residents-report-easy-access-to-job-opportunities-but-a-racial-equity-gaps-exists\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shridhar-gupta-dZxQn4VEv2M-unsplash.jpg?w=350&amp;h=240&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"224337\" data-size=\"third-card\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-block__inner\"><div class=\"eyebrow eyebrow--green\">Communities<\/div><h3 class=\"post-block__title\"><a class=\"post-block__link\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/press\/releases\/knight-study-st-paul-residents-report-easy-access-to-job-opportunities-but-a-racial-equity-gaps-exists\/\">Knight Study: St. Paul residents report easy access to job opportunities, but a racial equity gaps exists<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"post-block__inner-details\"><\/div><a class=\"post-block__cta-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/press\/releases\/knight-study-st-paul-residents-report-easy-access-to-job-opportunities-but-a-racial-equity-gaps-exists\/\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Knight Study: St. Paul residents report easy access to job opportunities, but a racial equity gaps exists<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-background-color=\"transparent\" data-text-align=\"left\" data-program-id=\"41\" data-image-visible=\"true\" data-pa-visible=\"true\" class=\"module module--type--post-block post-block\"><div class=\"post-block__image\"><a class=\"post-block__link\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/articles\/st-paul-a-city-comes-into-the-spotlight\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/02_Saint_Paul_Downtown_Alliance_-_Credit_Visit_Saint_Paul.jpg?w=350&amp;h=240&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"180296\" data-size=\"third-card\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-block__inner\"><div class=\"eyebrow eyebrow--green\">Communities<\/div><h3 class=\"post-block__title\"><a class=\"post-block__link\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/articles\/st-paul-a-city-comes-into-the-spotlight\/\">St. Paul: A city comes into the spotlight<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"post-block__inner-details\"><\/div><a class=\"post-block__cta-cover\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/articles\/st-paul-a-city-comes-into-the-spotlight\/\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">St. Paul: A city comes into the spotlight<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-background-color=\"transparent\" data-text-align=\"left\" data-program-id=\"41\" data-image-visible=\"true\" data-pa-visible=\"true\" class=\"module module--type--post-block post-block\"><div class=\"post-block__image\"><a class=\"post-block__link\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/press\/releases\/knight-invests-more-than-two-million-st-paul-downtown-arts-vibrant-inviting-inclusive\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/The_M__Photo_by_Pete_Sieger__courtesy_of_Minnesota_Museum_of_American_Art..jpg?w=350&amp;h=240&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"180338\" data-size=\"third-card\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-block__inner\"><div class=\"eyebrow eyebrow--green\">Communities<\/div><h3 class=\"post-block__title\"><a class=\"post-block__link\" href=\"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/press\/releases\/knight-invests-more-than-two-million-st-paul-downtown-arts-vibrant-inviting-inclusive\/\">Knight Foundation invests more than $2 million to make St. Paul\u2019s downtown and arts scene more vibrant, inviting, inclusive<\/a><\/h3><div 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