Episode 21: Conversations change Campbell

"Well, that's just Campbell." A group of local champions in Campbell, Minnesota — a West Central, Minnesota town of 158 people — heard this phrase now and then, but they thought Campbell could do better. They decided to start a conversation about how their town could do better, and become a more appealing place to visit and live. Hear how they led their community through a series of conversations that led to a big change, both in community appearance and pride.

“Community members were invested because they saw that change was possible.”

— Shana Klindt

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Episode host(s)

• Christy Kallevig, Extension educator
  University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Community Vitality

Guest(s)

• DeAnn Loll and Shana Klindt, Campbell community members

Resources

• Use the Community Vitality page as your go-to resource for help in your community work.
• Discover study circle guides on Everyday Democracy to help you lead a community conversation on a variety of topics.
• Find helpful tools on The Art of Hosting for holding conversations that matter.