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ENEWS: Rapid Climate Change in MN, Equity in Economic Growth, Focus on the Children
Faster Climate Change in Minnesota An important new study and interactive map by the Washington Post shows how Minnesota, particularly our northern regions, are among the places in the United States that have warmed the fastest (by more than 2 degrees Centigrade) over the last century. The trend represents a long-term threat to all of our state but especially to our northern rural economies and ways of life, in myriad ways, from ret... Read More
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ENEWS: Time is Now, Tacking Action Statewide, International Leadership
The time is now for courageous action Growth & Justice makes it a mission to highlight and amplify the welcoming communities equity work happening in rural Minnesota that often goes unnoticed. While many communities are innovating new ways to welcome, this summer, regional and national publications continued to remind us that much work remains within our state to combat racism and anti-immigrant views. Kathy Annette, President of th... Read More
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ENEWS: G&J Responds, Next Equity Breakfast, Willmar in National Spotlight
Our Unifying Role Clarified in Letter Seizing an opportunity to clarify our role as consensus seekers for a more equitable prosperity, Growth & Justice Board Chair David Fisher sent a letter to the editor (“Growth & Justice Responds”) to the Star Tribune that was published on Sunday May 19. The letter responded to a recent commentary (“Minnesota Needs Independent Policy Ideas Again),” authored by form... Read More
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ENEWS: Inclusion for Rural & Urban Places & People; MN Equity Blueprint/Human Capital; Latinos Drivi
Rural & Urban Challenges & Opportunities: Not So Divided After All Special Message from G&J President Jane Leonard: As April turned into May, I was honored to participate in two similar events at vastly different locations: first, our release of the Human Capital chapter of the MN Equity Blueprint last Friday with OneMN.org in Olivia, MN, with over 40 southwestern region community & economic leaders; and then on Tu... Read More
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ENEWS: Matters of Fact, Homecoming Essay, Equity Investments
Note: This week Growth & Justice launches “Matters of Fact,” a new recurring feature of our weekly e-news, featuring original analysis from our own research operation, headed up by Policy & Research Director Kate Searls. A quick cut from the latest American Community Survey (ACS) reaffirms that that Minnesota faces significant and serious challenges with regional and racial disparities. ... Read More
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