Community development news

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Anton Treuer. Listen as he shares stories about resiliency and how it has influenced his leadership journey.

Job and revenue loss and postponed expansions are part of the impact on Minnesota breweries from COVID-19.

Listen as we talk with Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Anne McKeig about her leadership journey, resiliency, and the pandemic.

Latino-owned businesses in Minnesota deal with added disparities in their access to state and federal COVID-19 relief programs. 

Read about the economic impact of small businesses in Rochester and Olmsted County, Minnesota.

Extension Educator Ryan Pesch discusses the importance of supporting local retail this holiday season.

Listen as we speak with tribal leader Joe Nayquonabe, Jr. about his resiliency, the pandemic and his leadership journey.

Extension welcomed 200 graduates from eight community leadership programs as alumni this year.

Extension proudly welcomes 22 graduates from the Bridging Brown County program. Learn more this leadership program and its new alumni.

Learn about the Connecting Nicollet County leadership program and its future alumni.