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ENEWS: Welcoming Austin, Inflation Inclusion, & Clean Cars Work for Rural
Welcoming Spirit Reflected in Polls, Headlines A recent feature story (“Austin’s True Colors”) in the Star Tribune describes how the meatpacking town of Austin has embraced its immigrants and created a new spirit of community vibrance. The article focuses on the success of the local high school basketball team and some star performers who are children of immigrants from East Africa. But reporter Chip Scoggins... 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: Blueprint in Little Falls, Workforce Opportunities, Welcoming on the Range
Economic Development in Little Falls This afternoon Growth & Justice will be at Sprout Growers & Makers Marketplace in Little Falls, MN for a central Minnesota focused event, with local and regional highlights reflecting the Minnesota Equity Blueprint’s second section – Economic Development. We’ll be joined by the Region Five Development Commission, Rural Renewable Energy Alliance, Five Wings Art Council, Initiative Fo... 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: G&J Breakfast Series, Willmar in National Spotlight, Addressing the Climate Crisis
G&J’s Past, Present and Future Join Joel, Dane and Jane for Breakfast at Elsie’s on May 22 A few spots remain for you and a friend to attend the first event of our free summer breakfast series, on May 22 at Elsie’s in Northeast Minneapolis. You’ll learn a lot more about the past, present and future of our work, as we lead Minnesota constructively toward a more inclusive economy. At the first bre... Read More
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