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  • December 2024

  • Wed 4
    December 4, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CST Solar 101

    Lakes and Prairies Solar 101 – Fergus Falls

    Fergus Falls Public Library 205 E Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, United States

    Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. Solar United Neighbors will take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. This presentation from the experts at Solar United Neighbors will answer all your questions about going solar. You’ll learn about the solar program, solar technology, and financial considerations. Register […]

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  • January 2025

  • Thu 23
    January 23, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CST Solar 101

    Lakes and Prairies Solar 101 – Moorhead

    Moorhead Public Library 118 5th St S, Moorhead, United States

    Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. Solar United Neighbors will take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. This presentation from the experts at Solar United Neighbors will answer all your questions about going solar. You’ll learn about the solar program, solar technology, and financial considerations. Register […]

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  • March 2025

  • Thu 27
    Zachary Paige North Circle Farm
    March 27, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: North Circle Seeds Field Trip

    North Circle Seeds 26253 485th Street, Vergas, MN, United States
    Free

    Join the Sustainable Communities Network for a field trip to North Circle Seeds in Vergas, MN! Owner Zachary Paige will talk about his work with the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships focused on supporting rural grocers, organic agriculture and why he started North Circle Seeds.

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  • April 2025

  • Mon 14
    Stripped for Parts
    April 14, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CDT

    Wheaton Screening of Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink

    Wheaton Community Library 901 1st Ave N, Wheaton, MN, United States

    Join us for a screening of Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink, followed by a community discussion on the future of local news, the impact of disappearing newspapers, and how we can support reliable journalism.

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    Wed 16
    Stripped for Parts
    April 16, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CDT

    Morris Screening of Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink

    West Central Research & Outreach Center 46352 State Hwy 329, Morris, MN, United States

    Join us for a screening of Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink, followed by a community discussion on the future of local news, the impact of disappearing newspapers, and how we can support reliable journalism.

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    Mon 21
    Stripped for Parts
    April 21, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CDT

    Alexandria Screening of Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink

    Douglas County Library 720 Fillmore St, Alexandria, United States

    Join us for a screening of Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink, followed by a community discussion on the future of local news, the impact of disappearing newspapers, and how we can support reliable journalism.

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    Tue 22
    Storm Lake
    April 22, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CDT

    Fergus Falls Screening of Storm Lake

    Fergus Falls Public Library 205 E Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, United States

    Join us for a screening of Storm Lake, followed by a community discussion on the future of local news, the impact of disappearing newspapers, and how we can support reliable journalism.

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    Wed 23
    Stripped for Parts
    April 23, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CDT

    Pelican Rapids Screening of Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink

    The Pelican Rapids Public Library 25 W Mill, Pelican Rapids, United States

    Join us for a screening of Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink, followed by a community discussion on the future of local news, the impact of disappearing newspapers, and how we can support reliable journalism.

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  • May 2025

  • Thu 1
    The View From Here
    May 1, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm CDT

    The View from Here: Telling the Stories of Our Region

    Bigwood Event Center 921 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, United States
    Free

    Join us for The View from Here: Telling the Stories of our Region, a conversation on the power of local journalism with industry leaders and regional storytellers.

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  • June 2025

  • Tue 17
    Going Local
    June 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    New York Mills Going Local Workshop

    New York Mills Public Library 30 Main Ave, New York Mills, MN, United States
    Free

    If you're interested in getting more involved locally and want to learn how to begin, Going Local is a great place to start.

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    Wed 25
    Green Island
    June 25, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Green Island Field Trip

    Green Island 850 Scheer Dr NE, Wadena, MN, United States
    Free

    Join us for an inspiring and creative field trip at Green Island, a privately owned nature preserve in Wadena, Minnesota.

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  • July 2025

  • Tue 8
    Distributed Wind Event
    July 8, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm CDT

    Distributed Wind for Your Farm, Rural Business, or Community

    West Central Initiative 1000 Western Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN, United States

    Join us for a free, in-person workshop all about distributed wind energy. You'll learn how it can benefit homes, farms, and businesses.

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    Wed 9
    Plastic People Film Screening
    July 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

    Alexandria Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    Pope/Douglas Environmental Center 1916 Nokomis Street, Alexandria, MN, United States

    Join us on July 9 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

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    Wed 30
    Minnesota Cooperative Summit
    July 30, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:30 pm CDT

    Minnesota Cooperative Summit: Cooperatively Building a Better World

    University of Minnesota Morris 105 Cougar Circle, Morris, MN, United States

    Presented by CoMinnesota, Minnesota Farmers Union, University of Minnesota Morris, and West Central Initiative. Co-ops have the power to build a better world that includes everyone. Co-ops have been and will continue to be key for economic development in our state, from succession planning to incorporating marginalized groups to solving challenges that cannot be done […]

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  • August 2025

  • Tue 5
    Plastic People Film Screening
    August 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

    Moorhead Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    Moorhead Public Library 118 5th St S, Moorhead, United States

    Join us on August 5 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

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