Run4Rural is our 1 ½ day public leadership training program designed for people interested in growing and strengthening their local communities through elected office and other forms of public leadership.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with renowned meteorologist and author Paul Douglas. Paul will share the solutions that give him hope in a changing climate and how his personal journey informs his work. An interactive Q&A will follow Paul’s presentation. Complimentary refreshments will accompany the presentation. Learn More & Register
Join the Clean Energy Resource Teams and West Central Initiative on May 23, 2024, in Fergus Falls to learn more about a new program to engage Minnesotans with clean energy information — Community Energy Ambassadors. Gather with your friends and neighbors to learn how you can access the knowledge and skills needed to help your […]
West Central Initiative, the University of Minnesota Morris, and the Morris Model have partnered to bring 17 Rooms to our region. The 17 Rooms process is about localized actions, insights, and community for the Sustainable Development Goals. How does it work? Participants gather into working groups (or “rooms”), one per SDG, to explore and advance […]
After decades of dedicated service advocating for children, women, and families, Nancy Jost is retiring! Let's celebrate the end of an era and the beginning of a retirement adventure. Join us at Thumper Pond Resort in Ottertail, Minnesota, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Remarks will begin at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served. This […]
Big Picture Agenda • 5 mins: Welcome and housekeeping • 10 mins: Presentation on draft revised licensing standards • 30 mins: Gallery walk and feedback • 60 mins: Come back as large group to discuss • 15 mins: Closing and next steps
Join us for a community-inspired, laugh-out-loud evening on August 8 at the University of Minnesota Morris. Presented by the Minnesota Humanities Center and Danger Boat Productions, Sketches of Minnesota will use laughter and comedy to celebrate what makes our community unique. The evening will promote dialogue, bridge divides, and help find ways to work constructively […]
Welcoming Week is a national movement organized by Welcoming America that helps communities become more welcoming to newcomers, immigrants, and refugees. Welcoming Week celebrations bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong communities and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity. Click here to see a list of Welcoming […]
Join the Rural Voice and MPR's Kerri Miller as we head to Detroit Lakes for a lively conversation at Bucks Mill Brewing about conservation agriculture. Find out more at RuralVoice.org Click here to register.
Join us for an inspiring evening, as Marlene M. Johnson, Minnesota’s first woman lieutenant governor, presents her powerful memoir, Rise to the Challenge: A Memoir of Politics, Leadership, and Love.
Doors Open: 5:30 p.m. | Workshop: 6 p.m. | Fergus Brewing Join Minnesota Public Radio and Braver Angels at Fergus Brewing for this free in-person session to become more aware of your “inner polarizer” and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule. MPR will record these conversations as part of the Talking Sense series. […]
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 […]
Going Local is our free rural democracy workshop. At the Going Local workshops, we’ll share food and stories, learn about some of the unique challenges rural communities face, and explore what we can do together to make our community stronger and healthier.
Going Local is our free rural democracy workshop. At the Going Local workshops, we’ll share food and stories, learn about some of the unique challenges rural communities face, and explore what we can do together to make our community stronger and healthier.
Climate Catalysts November Gathering Join us for a special in-person meeting on Friday, November 22, at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls. The program for the day includes a session with the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) on their Community Energy Ambassador Program and other programs, updates from West Central Initiative climate staff, […]
