Best Buy Funds Technology and Education Initiatives

Four Twin Cities nonprofit organizations have received a total of $3.5 million from Best Buy and the Best Buy Children's Foundation.

Minneapolis Public Library received $500,000 to feature the Best Buy Technology Training Center, providing public Web access, computer training and support. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts received $1 million for its "Bring Art to Life" campaign. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater Twin Cities received $1 million for its "Bridge to the Future" campaign. Minnesota Public Radio received $1 million for its "Campaign for Minnesota Public Radio: The Next Standard."

"Technology is an amazing conduit to help kids learn and understand our world," said Paula Prahl, vice president of public affairs for Best Buy. "We are the leader in providing technology and services that make people's lives easier. And we applaud and support the efforts of nonprofit organizations that apply technology in new and exciting ways to make learning easy and fun for children in the Twin Cities and throughout the state."

In addition, the company pledged $2.5 million in sponsorship funding for the University of Minnesota football stadium project.

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