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Getting to know Greater Minnesota's economy: 2019 update

What factors are affecting Greater Minnesota's economy? Read about our research study. Learn how 'it's not your grandmother's rural economy anymore.' ...
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Stress and change

Stress and change Managing stress begins with self-care. Fortunately, there are many things you can do at home and on your own schedule to support your mental health, maintain healthy communication ...
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Opportunity knocks for oats in Minnesota

Oats were once a major Minnesota crop, with about 4 million acres planted annually on average until the early 1960s. But in 2025, oats accounted for only 195,000 planted acres in Minnesota, and those ...
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Rethinking (rural) housing: How we're getting it wrong, why it matters everywhere, and what to do

Amy Baldwin is the community development director with Otter Tail County, and she will highlight Otter Tail County’s Big ...
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Forest Pest First Detector

Forest pest first detectors are trained to quickly detect and diagnose early infestations of emerald ash borer, spongy moth, Asian longhorned beetle, Japanese barberry, round leaf (Oriental) ...