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Making Income Disparities Visible in Marshall

We've seen throughout history that if things don't grow, they eventually die. I wonder, what is it going to be like in 10 years here?"

A Conversation with Roya Akhavan About Re-Defining Effective Leadership

Roya Akhavan was born in Iran, where she lived until…

Joyce Tofte: The Needs and Hopes in Southwest Minnesota

"I live with the hope that my ancestors have given me, so I have radical hope. Seeing rooms like this, with people hailing from all over the state of Minnesota, gives me hope that change can happen in my community."

Commentary: How Women Are Seeing the Big View in Grand Rapids

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This is the first in a series of perspectives from a visit…

Why Sports Matter to Me

Belly dancing is great exercise. I may have fatigue — I am 80 years old — but I keep dancing.

Grace & Grit: A Dance Compilation by Georgia Finnegan

Among the short biographies in an encyclopedia compiled by…

The State of Gender Parity in Minnesota Politics

"Research indicates that women in office tend to pass more legislation, bring more resources home, and be more active advocates for communities."

What Are Hometown Values?

The people we talked with for this issue are strong examples of neighbors living out values in communion with others.

What the Crow Wing County Jail Needs in Order to Reduce Crime

Said one staff member at the jail, “I have had clients tell me, ‘You can send me to chemical dependency treatment all you want, and

The Motivations Behind a Campaign: Rachel Bohman and Jen Schultz

Both Rachel Bohman of Rochester (District 1) and Jen Schultz of Duluth (District 8) are attempting to unseat anti-choice incumbents in the 2024 U.S.Congressional elections in Minnesota.

Board Members Explain Why They Work With a Domestic Violence Shelter

"I didn’t actually realize domestic violence was going on in our own community. I started asking questions and realizing how many people are affected."