by Chris Erickson | May 29, 2018 | News, Nonprofit recognition
Earlier this year, the Erickson Merkel Foundation applied for and was granted a “Bronze Seal” rating from Guidestar, an organization that focuses on the functioning of other nonprofit groups. According to Guidestar, only 1-2 percent of U.S. nonprofits reach a Bronze...
by admin | May 22, 2018 | News
The recent 2018 EMF Workhorse 5K/10K was a great success. This 3rd annual event was held Saturday, May 19, 2018 at West Park in White Bear Lake. The event is a family-friendly 5K or 10K run/walk, open to all ages and ability levels! Below are the finishing times and...
by Chris Erickson | Mar 1, 2018 | Bismarck Team, News, Winter Dummy Race
The Erickson Merkel Foundation’s Winter Dummy Race was once again held at Huff Hills south of Mandan recently, and according to organizers it went smashingly. The event has now been held three years and has seen growth all along the way. In addition to more...
by Chris Erickson | Jun 27, 2016 | Feature, News
At its annual scholarship selection meeting, the Erickson Merkel Foundation Board of Directors recently picked its second round of Workhorse Scholars. Four candidates were selected after the review process ended this year, resulting in Angela Wilhelm, Lexi Alberts,...
by Mike Renner | May 31, 2016 | News
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 1st annual EMF Workhorse 5K on Sunday May 22 at Lake Phalen in Saint Paul! We had fantastic weather, top-notch volunteers, and a great turnout, making the event a huge success. Forty runners and walkers enjoyed the 80deg...
by Mike Renner | Apr 13, 2016 | News
Sunday, May 22, 2016 Noon @ Lake Phalen in St. Paul Lake Phalen • 1600 Phalen Drive • Saint Paul, MN 55106 Join us for the inaugural EMF Workhorse 5K! This family-friendly 5K run/walk around Lake Phalen in St. Paul will be held Sunday, May 22, 2016. The race starts at...