KIDS PLUS Program

The Northland Foundation’s KIDS PLUS Program is dedicated to improving the well being of children and youth in northeastern Minnesota. Launched in 1990, KIDS PLUS is a comprehensive, multi-faceted initiative that supports children and youth from birth to adulthood.

Coal Goette, Chair
Junior, William Kelley High School
Silver Bay

Collin Rodgers, Vice Chair
Senior, Harbor City International School
Mahtowa

Jenny Wannemacher, Secretary/Treasurer
Junior, Cook County High School          
Grand Portage

Edwin Ackerson, Parliamentarian
Junior, Moose Lake Community School
Sturgeon Lake

Elizabeth Balke
Freshman, Cook High School
Gheen

Tanner Franklin
8th Grade, Esko High School
Duluth

Raleigh Goessling
8th Grade, Esko High School
Esko

Krystal Haubrich
Freshman, Deer River High School
Bigfork

Thomas Hill, Parliamentarian
Freshman, Cook High School
Cook

Michelle Jones
Sophomore, Denfeld High School
Duluth

Nikki Jones
Freshman, Deer River High School
Bigfork

Kaylynn Kuzma
Junior, Central High School
Duluth

Katie Pemberton, Parliamentarian
Sophomore, Moose Lake Community School   
Moose Lake

Mary Sherer
Freshman, Cook County High School
Grand Portage

Michael Sinderman, Parliamentarian
Junior, William Kelley High School
Finland

Adult Representatives

Gale Carlson
Grand Portage KIDS PLUS Coordinator
Grand Portage

Peggy Hanson
Community Relations Administrator
Minnesota Power
Duluth

Jackson Huntley
Professor Emeritus
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Duluth

Sara Liimatainen
Esko KIDS PLUS Coordinator
Esko

The terms of the following board members expired 8/05

Youth Members

Harrison Cross
Graduate, Harbor City International School
Duluth

Lauren Fleischman
Graduate, Central High School
Duluth

Zane Madsen
Graduate, Barnum High School
Barnum

Shala Topping
Graduate, Cloquet Senior High School
Cloquet-Fond du Lac Reservation