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ENEWS: Blueprint Praised in St. Cloud, Fed Survey, a Pandemic Equity Lens
St. Cloud Columnist Hails Equity Blueprint The Minnesota Equity Blueprint came in for high praise in the St. Cloud Times recently, in the form of commentary (”Blueprint Lays Out What We Need to Work Toward”) by Patrick Henry, retired executive director of the Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research. Henry noted that although the Blueprint was published just before the COVID-19 pandemic began to d... Read More
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ENEWS: A Strong Debut for “The Minnesota Equity Blueprint”
A Strong Debut for “The Minnesota Equity Blueprint” The Minnesota Equity Blueprint rolled out amid considerable fanfare last week, earning statewide media coverage and winning praise from the dozens of participants in six communities along the Mississippi River that were part of the presentation. The Blueprint is 170-page guidebook with more than 140 recommendations for creating a more inclusive and equitable economy and a more su... Read More
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ENEWS: Start with Gratitude, Keep Going with Courage & Wisdom
Note from the G & J President: Start with Gratitude, Keep Going with Courage & Wisdom The recent holidays gave me more time to reflect on and give thanks to you, our wonderful Growth & Justice supporters. Your ideas, your connections, and your dollars help break the logjam of fear and anxiety, to channel the currents of ever-present change into courageous and wise actions (such as those recommended in the upcoming Minnesota Equ... Read More
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ENEWS: Roots in Rural, Business Prioritizing Equity, Infrastructure in NW
Retaining Newcomers in Rural The efforts of Greater Minnesota communities to attract and retain newcomers can sometime feel like a constant uphill battle. While several towns have put forth welcoming initiatives that have been successful in attracting newcomers, the next question is how do those towns encourage their children and grandchildren to keep their roots firmly planted in the community? Recently, the Sahan Journal profiled the town of ... Read More
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ENEWS: Carbon Capture Gaining Ground, MN Rent Out of Reach, G&J Breakfasts
Carbon Capture Gaining Ground Climate action requires a comprehensive approach. MinnPost recently featured an op-ed by Dane Smith and Jack Ditmore from Growth & Justice that highlights how our ecosystems can be a part of the larger solution. While the progress towards energy efficiency and lowering emissions was null, the 2019 legislative session did have a few wins related to natural carbon capture. The op-ed touches on the complexity of p... Read More
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