Minnesota
April 10, 2024
Minnesota School District Recognized as a Blue Shirt District Playworks’ first Blue Shirt District in Minnesota was announced today: North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 (District 622). The recognition uplifts…
MLB
March 28, 2024
For the third consecutive season, Treasure Island Resort & Casino and the St. Paul Saints are partnering to give back to local youth development nonprofit organizations, including Playworks Minnesota, through…
January 24, 2024
From snow and cold to rain, smog, and everything in between, weather can throw a wrench in your outdoor recess plans. When inclement weather strikes, transitioning to indoor play can…
December 18, 2023
Playworks becomes an NYSS Champion Playworks is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
December 5, 2023
During the 2023-2024 school year Playworks Minnesota expects to impact 19,748 students across 60 schools and out of school time partners. Read more about our impact here! 2023-2024 Forecast
NBA
November 3, 2023
The Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx announced the 2023-24 season Starting Five grant recipients from the Fastbreak Foundation. This year’s grant recipients includes Playworks MN, A Mothers Love Initiative, Special Olympics…
October 31, 2023
Here at Playworks Minnesota, we know a thing or two about cold winters and rainy days. We know this can be a challenge for schools and educators to keep things…
US Bank
August 28, 2023
Recess on the Hill, as it’s known, is hosted by local nonprofit Playworks and was created to raise awareness of the power of play. U.S. Bank executive vice president of consumer lending…
KARE11
June 2, 2023
Coach Travis Evans is reintroducing kids to skills disrupted because of the pandemic…A program specialist for nonprofit Playworks, Evans shows classrooms how to play games that get more challenging each round. Visits…
