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RE-RELEASE: Nick Jacobs, author of The Rural Voter, shares his findings and explains how the 'gap effect' leads to simple stories about rural and urban spaces

While Ellen takes a break for Labor Day, revisit this episode originally released on September 4, 2024 during Season 1.In this episode, Ellen interviews Nick Jacobs, c...

Drs. Jill Amsberry and Chris Fallert explain how the University of Minnesota Medical School and CentraCare's new St. Cloud campus is a rural-urban partnership that will transform rural health care and strengthen the region

Drs. Jill Amsberry and Chris Fallert explain how the University of Minnesota Medical School and CentraCare's new St. Cloud campus is a rural-urban partnership that wil...

Tane Danger and Tryg Throntveit, co-creators of “Sketches of Minnesota,” describe exploring Minnesota and bridging community divides through humor

In this episode, Ellen talks with Tane Danger and Tryg Throntveit to discuss their collaborative project, "Sketches of Minnesota" which launched last year. Tane and Da...

Brothers Brad and Rod Anderson reflect on farming in Goodhue County, suburban growth, and shifts in rural–urban relationships over 50 years

Ellen talks with brothers Brad and Rod Anderson about growing up on their sesquicentennial family farm in Goodhue County, Minnesota, during the 1950s and 60s. Brad and...

RE-RELEASE: Nadine Bill discusses Red Lake Nation College's expansion to Minneapolis and connecting rural and urban Native communities

While Ellen takes a mid-season break to enjoy Minnesota's beautiful summer, revisit this episode originally released on October 9, 2024, during Season 1.In this episod...

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