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Educators' expertise helps a rural community move a critical housing project for adults 55 and older from ideation to reality.
University of Minnesota Extension’s leadership programs equip leaders with the skills to respond to today’s challenges while also building trust, fostering collaboration and creating long-term solutions.
A festival can transform a community, but once the crowds leave, a question may linger for community leaders: What was the actual impact?
Community leaders knew road closures and detours may reduce visitors and affect local businesses. Learn how their planning kept residents informed and made visitors feel welcome.
Local festivals and community events do more than draw a crowd. Learn ways to measure their impact to your local economy.
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