United Way of Northeastern Minnesota is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a new fundraising campaign that could benefit communities across Lake of the Woods County. U.S. Steel has become the first local company to contribute, donating 15-thousand dollars toward United Way’s goal of raising an additional 600-thousand dollars this year.

United Way leaders say the organization has supported families and nonprofits in northeastern Minnesota since 1966, including services in Lake of the Woods County. Executive Director Erin Shay says every donation helps ensure future support for local programs, emergency needs, and community partnerships throughout the region.