For the past 25 years, MARL has helped more than 380 rural Minnesotans. Leaders and alumni share how the program helps people grow leadership skills and connect with others.
Community

Extension offers county-specific data about wealth that could reshape rural communities.

CornerStone Community & Youth Center in Frazee offers everything from community events to crepes.

Minnesota's low-population areas often have limited resources. Empowering Small Minnesota Communities makes funding projects and planning easier.

An ongoing study identifies constraints to water-based recreation among Minnesota’s Black population.

When leadership education reaches the inexperienced, Extension addresses the rural leadership gap.
Who do business owners turn to for advice? Read what Extension learned in our Minnesota business succession and transition study.

Extension’s Welcoming Communities assessment helps communities identify their strengths and weaknesses related to diversity and inclusion efforts.

How are your group projects going? Is everyone on your team contributing? Learn about group dynamics and well-performing teams.

Good communication is necessary for successful group work. Learn how to create guidelines to help your meetings be effective and fair.