Tag: economy

Each year, the Center for Rural Policy and Development provides a brief update on various economic and demographic data in rural Minnesota. As policy discussions concerning rural Minnesota unfold, it is important to understand the past, present, and potential futures of rural regions. This report provides historical data points, illustrating how rural conditions have changed ...

  Heather Fisher, owner of Salvage Sisters in Mankato, joins Marnie and Jim to talk about Shop Small Saturday and the importance of small businesses to cities small and large in Greater Minnesota.

Dr. Charles Blinn of the Department of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota joins us this week to talk about the importance of forestry in Minnesota, not just for wood products but for land stewardship and recreation.

From my perspective there is little doubt that having a local college or university in your community is a wonderful local and regional asset. However, the true size and scope of its economic value and impact on the community can vary greatly. Access the full blog post on valuing our rural colleges here.   To ...