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St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651.642.1904
Fax: 651.642.1517
Greater MN: 1800.289.1904

Email: info@mncn.org

Non-Metro Nonprofit Meeting Space Guide

Facility Address & Contact Information

Capacity

Location

Parking

On-Site Catering

Nonprofit Rates

AV

Notes/
Other

Fairbault Area Senior Citizens, Inc. Donn Johnson Dining Room
19 Division Street West
Faribault, MN  55021-6001
www.faribaultseniorcenter.com

Contact: Anne Pleskonko
504-332-7357
amplesko@clear.lakes.com



Up to 150, daily tables set for 66 (6 at 11 tables)

Faribault

Parking lot, street parking, all one level, handicap accessible door

No. Groups welcome to bring in their own food.

$15 an hour.

TV/VCR, cassette tape player, cable TV

Trainings, meetings, social gatherings available from 1:30. Large space, round tables, adjoining Community Center and Library. No alcohol, smoking or dancing.

Freedom Resource Center 
Conference Room

270 9th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND, 58103
www.macil.org/freedom

Contact: Lisa Miller
701-478-0459
freedom@moorheadcity.com



30

Space is 29x19.

Fargo

Parking lot next to building.

No on-site catering available. Groups welcome to bring in their own food.

Depends on organization’s ability to pay.

Overhead, video, TV.

Good for meetings, workshops.

Friendship Ventures – Camp Friendship Conference & Retreat Facility
10509 108th Street NW
Annandale, MN  55302
www.friendshipventures.org

Contact: 952-852-0101


 

10 - 250

One hour from the Twin Cities, 20 minutes from St. Cloud.

No charge.

Yes - food service provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nonprofit rates vary per group, meeting space, and length of stay.

TV, VCR, DVD, overhead, screen, flip chart

Easy access from 94, nestled on the shores of Clearwater Lake, on 120 wooded acres. Good for retreats, seminars, workshops, parties, and meetings. Team-building facilitation also available.

Girl Scout – Land of Lakes Council Conference Room
117 South 4th Street
Waite Park, MN  56387

Contact: Robbin Severson, 320-252-2952
rseverson@girlscoutslolc.org

40 theater style, 22-25 at tables

St. Cloud area.

Parking lot – free.

No on-site catering. Groups welcome to bring in their own food. Kitchenette to the side of room with sink and coffeemaker. 

Donation.

TV/VCR, overhead projector, but call for availability

Meetings, trainings.

Grand Rapids Township Hall
216 Pokegama Ave. North
Grand Rapids, MN  55744

Contact: Virginia Peavey
218-327-1875

100

Room can be divided into three. Available after 5 p.m. and weekends.
 

Grand Rapids – northcentral Minnesota.

No charge.

No. Catering available from downtown businesses.

Varies per group. Please call.

TV, screen and microphones.

 

Great Lakes Aquarium
Board Room

353 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
www.glaquarium.org

Contact: Michelle Darst
218-740-2016
mdarst@glaquarium.org

 

Board Room for 25.

 

After hour events: up to 500.

Duluth

On-site parking. $3 per car.

Yes. No outside catering permitted.

$100 for full day. Call for other pricing options.

Overhead, TV/VCR, whiteboard, slide projector.

After hour event options: sit down dinner seats 330, reception holds 500.

Itasca County Agricultural Association
Conservation Building

 1336 3rd Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MN  55744

Contact: Dave Emmanuel
218-326-6470

125

Grand Rapids – northcentral Minnesota.

Fairgrounds. Building is a 1934 log WPA Building.

No charge.

No. Catering available from area businesses.

Varies on group, number of buildings used and length of stay.

None.

Numerous other buildings available for use – call for details.

Northfield Community Resource Room
1651 Jefferson Parkway
Northfield, MN  55057
www.ci.northfield.mn.us (then click on “topics”)

Contact: Suzanne Palmquist
507-664-3500
NCRC@ci.northfield.mn.us

 

 

 

 

 

7 different rooms of various sizes.

10-160 people

Northfield, located just south of the Twin Cities.

 

The NCRC has two large parking lots, one on either side. Parking is free.

Yes. No outside catering permitted.

Varies.

TV/VCR, overhead, screen, flipchart easels, whiteboards in most rooms

All users are responsible for set up and clean up.

Northland Foundation Large Conference Room
202 West Superior Street, #610
Duluth, MN  55802
www.northlandfdn.org

Contact: Beth Olson
218-723-4040
info@northlandfdn.org


12

Duluth

Some metered off-street parking and parking ramps available.

No on-site catering. Groups welcome to bring in their own food.

Information not provided.

Information not provided.

Space available for meetings of 12 or less on a limited basis. Meetings must take place between the hours of 8:30-4:30, M-F. No evenings or weekends.

Permanent Family Resource Center Conference Room
1220 North Tower Road,
Suite 101
Fergus Falls, MN  56537
www.permanentfamily.org

Contact: Maryjane Westra
218-998-3400
email@permanentfamily.org

25-30

Fergus Falls.

Parking lot. Free.

No. Welcome to bring in your own food.

Donations accepted.

TV/VCR

Spacious 24-30 room, equipped with tables and chairs. Board meetings, staff meetings and small trainings.

River Bend Nature Center
1000 Rustad Road
PO Box 186
Faribault, MN  55021
www.rbnc.org

Contact: Nalani McCutcheon
507-332-7157
mccutchn@rbnc.org

 

 

Library: 12-18
Trailside Building: 40

Faribault, southcentral Minnesota.

Free parking lot.

No. Welcome to bring in your own food.

$75-$100 day, suggested donation, less for shorter time.

Slide projector, white board and flip chart.

Board, committee meetings, staff trainings. Space available to nonprofits, especially those with an environmental or community focus.

St. Louis County Heritage Arts Center (The Depot) Great Hall
506 West Michigan Street
Duluth, MN  55802
www.duluthdepot.org

Contact: Linda Mettner
218-733-7503
case@duluthdepot.org


Evening events only.

 

225 sit down dinners

 

up to 330 theater style

 

400 stand up receptions

Duluth

Auto parking is available in the public metered lots on 4th and 6th Avenues West and Michigan Street (.25/hour)

No on-site catering. Groups welcome to bring in their own food. If cash bar or complimentary alcohol are planned, arrangements are possible with appropriate certification of liability insurance. An antique bar and catering kitchen are available.

$395 for parties up to 75; $595 for parties of 76-250; $795 for parties of 151-400, plus $25 hour for security. $250 damage deposit required

Podium, microphone, overhead projector and portable stage.

Annual dinner meetings, banquet events, fundraising events, dances, receptions, reunions, lectures.

Listed on National Register of Historic buildings. 88 foot ceilings, 2 original brick fireplaces.

St. Louis County Heritage Arts Center (The Depot) Ruth Maney Room
506 West Michigan Street
Duluth, MN  55802
www.duluthdepot.org

Contact: Linda Mettner
218-733-7503
case@duluthdepot.org


36-50

 

36 classroom style at narrow tables; 50 theater-style facing front

Duluth

Auto parking is available in the public metered lots on 4th and 6th Avenues West and Michigan Street (.25/hour)

No on-site catering. Groups welcome to bring in their own food. Catering kitchen available.

$150 all day event

 

$75 Half day event

 

$25: 2 hours
or less

Lecture, Podium, microphone, overhead projector.

Membership meetings, slide lecture programs, training seminars and small dinners.

St. Louis County Heritage Arts Center (The Depot) Board Room
506 West Michigan Street
Duluth, MN  55802
www.duluthdepot.org

Contact: Linda Mettner
218-733-7503
case@duluthdepot.org


14-30

 

Board table seats 14, withy vintage wood and leather jury chairs around the perimeter.

 

 

Duluth

Auto parking is available in the public metered lots on 4th and 6th Avenues West and Michigan Street (.25/hour)

No on-site catering. Groups welcome to bring in their own food.

 

 

$100 full day

 

$50 half day

 

$25 two hours or less

Podium, microphone, overhead projector.

Board, committee, or staff meetings, small presentations. Room is air-conditioned with countertop for coffee set up and beverages. Sink nearby.

Stearns History Museum 
Meeting Rooms
235 33rd Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN  56301
www.stearns-museum.org

Contact: Cindy O’Konek
320-253-8424
toll free, 1-866-253-8424
cindy@stearns-museum.org


Various spaces accommodating 24-120 people.

 

Lobby also available after hours.

St. Cloud, just four minutes off Interstate 94 on Highway 15.

Free parking lot.

No on-site catering available, however groups can bring in their own food. Several restaurants are minutes from Museum.

Rates vary from $55 day, depending on which room is used. 

 

Additional
after-hour fee of $13/hour.

VCR/TV, dryboard, easel, 72” screen, PA system, overhead and slide projector,
50-cup coffee pot.
$10 per item.

Good for meetings, workshops, trainings, galas, and conferences.

Sugarloaf Interpretive Center Association -- Sugarloaf Cove Interpretive Center
9096 Highway 61
Schroeder, MN  55613

Contact: Terri Port Wright
218-879-7282
 

1-80

 

Wonderful log building located on the North Shore, windows on 3 sides & vaulted ceiling

In Cook County, MN, about 40 south of Grand Marais

Parking is available at the site at no cost.

No on-site catering is available, groups are welcome to bring in their own food.

$100 per day.

Slide projector, wall screen. Other equipment may be brought in.

Good for meetings, small conferences, programs, strategic planning sessions, dinners, annual meetings or retreats. Preference is given to programs related in some way to environmental management or conservation. Other requests considered as they are received.

Veterans on the Lake (Disabled Veterans Recreation, Inc.)
Conference Room and Dining Room
161 Fernberg Road
Ely, MN  55731

Contact: Elaine Braginton
218-365-6900
vetlake@cpinternet.com

Conference Room: 30

 

Dining
Room: 70

 

Cabins: 100

Northern Minnesota

No cost – plenty of parking.

Yes. No off-site catering permitted.

Call for pricing.

Slide projector.

A full-service, barrier free resort. For a two-night minimum retreat or workshop, there are 25 cabins.

Violence Intervention Project Conference Room
1911 Greenwood Street East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Contact: Bruce Reeves
218-681-5557
vip@northernet.com

10-20 people.

Thief River Falls

On site parking.

No on-site catering. Groups welcome to bring in their own food.

Free, unless used during nights and weekends.

Overhead, VCR/TV, CD, radio/tape player

Large room with large table at center. Good for meetings, lectures or presentations.

YMCA Camp Pepin Conference and Retreat Center
Red Wing Family YMCA
434 Main Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-388-4724

Varies. Up to 120, with smaller rooms, for smaller groups.

35 miles southeast of Red Wing, overlooking Lake Pepin. One hour from the Metro area.

On site. Free.

Yes.

Varies.

 

Conferences, team-building programs, or retreats.

 

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St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651.642.1904
Fax: 651.642.1517
Greater MN: 1800.289.1904

Email: info@mncn.org