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  • April 2025

  • 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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    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

    Zoom

    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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    Wed 18
    Going Local
    June 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

    Lake Park Going Local Workshop

    Lakes Fika 14989 Co Hwy 4, Lake Park, 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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  • 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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  • October 2025

  • Sat 4
    Energy Boot Camp
    October 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT

    Fergus Falls Energy Efficiency Boot Camp

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

    Join us for a fun and inspiring day of learning about energy efficiency and clean energy opportunities with the Clean Energy Resource Teams.

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    Fri 31
    Rural Democracy Summit
    October 31, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CDT

    Rural Democracy Summit 2025: Toward a Positive Rural Vision

    University of Minnesota Morris – Student Center 600 East 4th Street, Morris, MN, United States
    Free

    Join us for the Rural Democracy Summit 2025: Toward a Positive Rural Vision, a dynamic day of conversation and collaboration focused on strengthening democracy and building thriving rural communities.

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  • November 2025

  • Wed 12
    Going Local
    November 12, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST

    Elbow Lake Going Local Workshop

    Elbow Lake Community Building 117 Central Ave, Elbow Lake, 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 19
    Going Local
    November 19, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST

    Pelican Rapids Going Local Workshop

    The Pelican Rapids Public Library 25 W Mill, Pelican Rapids, 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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  • February 2026

  • Thu 19
    Panelists Talk Polls
    February 19 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm CST

    Panelists Talk Polls in Minnesota

    Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) Detroit Lakes 900 Hwy 34 E, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

    Join us and the League of Women Voters for a community conversation and panel discussion on voting and elections in Minnesota.

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  • April 2026

  • Sat 11
    Home Energy Workshop
    April 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CDT

    Home Energy Workshop

    Ottertail Community Center 93 Lake Avenue, Ottertail, United States
    Free

    Join us on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a fun and informational energy efficiency workshop in Ottertail, Minnesota!

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