Statewide

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

COVID-19 has not stopped SNAP Ed educator Darlyce Rangaard from doing what she loves — helping community members strive for a healthier lifestyle. Learn how Darlyce pivoted and partnered in Tracy, MN to teach cooking to seniors.

During the pandemic, Somali grocers in St. Cloud continue promoting healthy eating.

Parenting can be stressful during the best of times. Throw in a pandemic, uncertainty in school and work schedules, financial worries and civil unrest, parenting can be overwhelming.

During the pandemic, Extension SNAP-Ed educator Nimo Yusuf found an alternative way to connect with Minnesota’s Somali community.

Learn about the impact of COVID-19 on the family role in student experiences.

Money management is an essential life skill that youth will need to provide for themselves and for their families.

For many Somali community members the consumption of halal meat may be seen as an expression of their Muslim identity. Learn about Extension's goat meat project, a critical partnership in St. Cloud.

Learn how Extension successfully partnered with MN Department of Corrections on teaching parenting skills with incarcerated men.

COVID-19 and the ever-changing economy underscore the importance of understanding personal finances. It is never too early to start teaching about budgets and building solid personal finance skills.