UMN Extension Community Development
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The UMN Extension Department of Community Development engages Minnesota's diverse communities to strengthen their social, civic and economic capacities.
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http://www.extension.umn.edu/community 13-01-2015 17:13:40
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.U of MN Extension's Ben Winchester is exploring how #rural communities can reinvest capital from the Great Wealth Transfer—the $84 trillion that will shift from one generation to the next during the next 20 years—esp. for small towns w/o the chance to use that wealth. dailyyonder.com/small-town-phi…
We're #UMNProud research from U of MN Extension is mentioned. "We don't want to be bowling alone," says Tourism Center Director Xinyi Qian on the popularity of county and local festivals & events. Thank you Star Tribune reporter @ChristopherVondracek. startribune.com/small-town-fes…
DYK: "There’s actually more than 15 definitions of rural," says Ellen Wolter, U of MN Extension educator and podcast host of Side by Side, on how people perceive #rural and #urban areas. Thank you Karen Tolkkinen for the article. #UMNProud, startribune.com/tolkkinen-urba…
ICYMI: Ben Winchester, a rural sociologist with UMN Extension Community Development talked about how "rural isn't dying" and the #RuralBrainGain on an episode of #RuralVoice. Listen in at: mprnews.org/episode/2024/0…
How can re-imagining a space transform a community and boost local economies? Join our tour of Madison, Minnesota on Oct. 3. You'll learn how the Madison Mercantile evolved into a dynamic community place for culture, connections and innovation. Register➡️ extension.umn.edu/event/connecti…
🎙️ In this week's SideBySidePodcast Blandin Foundation CEO Tuleah Palmer and The Minneapolis Foundation president & CEO RT Rybak join U of MN Extension Educator Ellen Wolter to discuss bridging the rural-urban divide and economic interdependence. Listen ➡️ z.umn.edu/SideBySide
How do you handle difficult conversations? Join us online from 8:30-9am on Wednesday, 9/18 for a free Breakfast Info Bites session w/ U of MN's Humphrey School Kathy Quick, Ph.D. Learn some tips on navigating conflict in public or community life. Register now. extension.umn.edu/event/navigati…
In this week's episode of #SideBySidePodcast, Julie Tesch and Jake Loesch discuss how MN Center for Rural Policy & Development and Citizens League are tackling shared issues like childcare, housing and mental health between rural and urban spaces. Listen to the episode at z.umn.edu/SideBySide 🎧