Community

“Communities need entrepreneurs. And entrepreneurs need communities,” says Rani Bhattcharyya, Extension community economics educator.

The annual Twin Cities Pride festival has become a central event on Minnesota's summer social calendar, and one that generates millions of dollars for the Twin Cities' tourism industry.  

Federal grant to University builds partnerships in Aitkin, Itasca, Pine and northern St. Louis counties, and Mille Lacs and Bois Forte Band of Ojibwa.

Brigid Tuck, U of M Extension economics analyst, values diverse contributions to each region’s health. Take, for example, the Iron Range’s curling culture.

In 2017, the state’s regional development organizations asked Extension to conduct case studies that highlight local solutions to the persistent housing issues confronting smaller communities. The case studies are presented here.

Civic engagement is something we may hear about from time to time, but what does it really mean?

Jody Horntvedt, Extension leadership and civic engagement educator, unpacks a problem about getting people to come to the table to talk about community life.

What does being an involved citizen mean? It isn't always about running for office. Hear from community members who helped protect and promote a hidden nature spot in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Kathy Draeger, Extension RSDP; Big Stone Garlic; and Bonnie's Hometown Grocery are featured in a new University of Minnesota Driven to Discover campaign.