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Who leads, who owns, and how should local resources be retained and used? Read about what Ely, Minnesota taught us.
DeeDee LeMier believes using county lines to define how people actually live is outdated. Drawn in an era of horse-and-buggy travel, these borders made sense when long-distance trips were slow and daily life was local.
Ellen Wolter wanted to start a new kind of conversation — one that shows rural and urban areas are connected and dependent on each other.
Second annual Agritourism Exchange brings farmers and industry partners together at Redhead Creamery in Brooten.
Rural residents start more businesses but feel fewer opportunities and less support.
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