Community development news

How has COVID-19 impacted daily lives and tribal communities? In this podcast episode, we focus on the leadership journey and navigating change.

Listen to our inaugural podcast episode focusing on the leadership journey and resiliency of tribal leaders and how COVID-19 has impacted their daily lives and tribal communities.

Learn why organizers around Minnesota have canceled some late summer and fall events and how organizers and community members can work together for the future of local events.

The travel and tourism industry is in depression from the pandemic. Read insight from national research and the industry, and learn key points to help the recovery process.

Learn how the community in Thief River Falls is supporting local businesses. Also, discover key aspects for helping businesses thrive.

Learn about some retail numbers that help gauge the overall impact of COVID-19 on Minnesota’s retail.

In January 2020, Extension leadership and civic engagement team members held a symposium in collaboration with Kisii University’s Division of Research, Extension Innovation and Resource Mobilization. 

Ben Winchester, U of M Extension rural sociologist, talks with MPR host Kerri Miller on Flyover 2020: Rural America’s brain gain.

In April, Dean Bev Durgan formed the Extension Rural Stress Task Force to work with Greater Minnesota to address challenges faced by farmers and their communities.

CJ Holl of Wells, Minn., makes award-winning smoked nuts that he sells online and in stores throughout southern Minnesota. He’s also a city administrator there, and has worked with University of Minnesota Extension to help keep all businesses strong.