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The YMCA of the North on Aug. 21 and 22 will host its 13th annual BreakAway events at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. The BreakAway events provide a two-day triathlon experience for youth and families.

The YMCA of the North on Aug. 20 will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the YMCA Peter J. King Family Foundation Center for Child and Family Wellbeing, a transformative new space designed to support children, strengthen families and expand access to high-quality early learning and care in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood.

The YMCA of the North is proud to announce that Michelle Edgerton, executive vice president and chief advancement officer, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Blackbaud Impact Awards.

The YMCA of the North recently elected new members to its Board of Directors.

The YMCA of the North is proud to announce that Shoreview teen Emi Ren will represent the community on a global stage at the 21st YMCA World Council, taking place July 19-24 in Toronto, Canada.

The YMCA of the North is partnering with One Pass® and Sqairz to provide free mobility and balance screenings at the Southdale and Midway YMCAs this summer.

Minnesota middle school students are competing in the National Civics Bee for the first time this year, as the YMCA Center for Youth Voice has been named state lead by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation as part of its effort to bring the nationwide competition to all 50 states.

The YMCA of the North on May 30 and 31 will host a metro-wide all-city Vikings flag football tournament for youth ages 6 to 14 at Eagan High School and TCO Stadium.

In partnership with the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, the YMCA of the North is once again helping teens stay active, connected and supported this summer through Get Summer, a free summer membership program for teens entering grades 9–12 in fall 2026.

The YMCA of the North on May 2 will host the inaugural Bigfoot Hide & Sneak for youth and families at YMCA Camp Gathering Pines in Lakeville.