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  • January 2025

  • Fri 31
    January 31, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am CST

    Legislative Kaffeeklatsch

    Lakes Country Service Cooperative & West Central Initiative invite you to join us for a virtual Legislative Kaffeeklatsch to hear from our region's legislators. Lobbyist Sam Walseth will moderate the event. Register Today

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  • February 2025

  • Wed 12
    Electric Vehicle
    February 12, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

    Sustainable Communities Network: Should I buy an Electric Vehicle (EV)?

    Zoom

    Join the Sustainable Communities Network and the Clean Energy Resource Teams to learn more about EV rebates, EV charging options, and an EV owner panel so you can hear about owner experiences – the good, the bad, and everything in between!

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  • March 2025

  • Wed 12
    Water Conservation and Rain Barrel
    March 12, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Water Conservation and Rain Barrels with River Keepers

    Zoom

    Learn about the importance of water conservation and how to make a DIY rain barrel or source a rain barrel with River Keepers.

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    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

  • Wed 9
    North Circle Seeds White Eggplant
    April 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Seed Saving and the Power of Growing Your Own with North Circle Seeds

    Zoom

    Join the Sustainable Communities Network and Zachary Paige of North Circle Seeds to learn about starting your garden and growing your own food. We will share information and inspiration to get you ready for gardening season.

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    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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    Fri 25
    April 25, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am CDT

    Legislative Kaffeeklatsch

    Lakes Country Service Cooperative & West Central Initiative invite you to join us for a virtual Legislative Kaffeeklatsch to hear from our region's legislators. Lobbyist Darielle Dannen will moderate the event. Register Today

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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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    Wed 14
    Bike MN
    May 14, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Benefits of Biking with the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota

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    Join the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota to discover how you can reduce fossil fuel consumption while having fun, staying active, and fostering community connectedness through biking events and cyclist education.

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  • June 2025

  • Wed 11
    Dr. Kent Boyd
    June 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Understanding Climate’s Health Impacts with Dr. Kent Boyd

    Zoom

    Join us to learn about the public health impacts of climate change and ways to strengthen your resilience with Dr. Kent Boyd – Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and Public Health Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership.

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    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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