Patty Salo Downs

Marshall H & Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund

2 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Alworth Memorial Fund announces new executive director

"Patty has laid a strong foundation for future growth, and we are committed to building on this legacy for many years to come. The board of trustees wish Patty well in her retirement." -- Board President Marieta Johnson on Patty Salo Downs

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Patty Salo Downs

16 May 2025 · 3 min read

Alworth Memorial Fund awards 2025 scholarships to 97 northern Minnesota math and science students

“For 76 years, the Alworth Memorial Fund has realized there’s no better investment than in northern Minnesota young people with a passion for pursuing careers in math and science-related fields.” -- Patty Salo Downs, Executive Director of the Fund

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Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund

1 Nov 2024 · 2 min read

Application period begins today for $24,000 Alworth Scholarships

The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, which has awarded $57.8 million in scholarships to northern Minnesota students, begins its annual application period on Nov. 1, 2024. Applications

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Events

8 Oct 2024 · 2 min read

Life-changing ‘Nonviolent Compassionate Communication’ workshop is today in Duluth

By Steve Greenfield Perhaps the “old days” were never really that calm, but there’s no question that in today’s world we are surrounded by conflict, aggressiveness and disrespectful

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Events

10 Sep 2024 · 3 min read

Life-changing ‘Nonviolent Compassionate Communication’ workshop is Oct. 9 in Duluth

"The goal is not to get what we want, but to make a human connection that will result in everyone getting their needs met. That’s what this workshop is all about.” -- Patty Salo Downs

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Our Editorial Partners

29 Apr 2024 · 3 min read

Alworth Memorial Fund awards its 2024 scholarships

The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, founded in 1949, has awarded its 2024 scholarships to 102 northern Minnesota students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in fields of study related

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Our Editorial Partners

31 Oct 2023 · 5 min read

Alworth scholarships increase to $24,000

The Marshal H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Scholarship Fund opens its annual scholarship application period on Wednesday, launching the Foundation’s 75th Anniversary year by increasing its scholarship awards to

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