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Is your community interested in creating a space for entrepreneurs to thrive? If so, we invite you to apply to host the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference! To learn more about application requirements and event info, visit z.umn.edu/Host_CEC2026.

While the divide between #rural and urban communities can often feel stark, U of MN Extension educators work with #community leaders to bridge that gap—and build on the vitality that already exists. system.umn.edu/healthier/new-…

Hot off the press🔥The spring issue of Source magazine is here! Dive into stories about flower farming, accessibility in 4-H, rural grocery store resilience, the future of our northern woodlands, and more ⬇️ z.umn.edu/SourceMagazine.

Season two of Side by Side launches June 11! Join U of MN Extension educator Ellen Wolter as she explores the interdependent relationship between #rural and urban spaces and why this complex and necessary relationship matters. Catch up on season one ➡️ z.umn.edu/SideBySide

For the past 25 years, MARL Program has helped more than 380 rural Minnesotans. Leaders and alumni share how the program helps people grow #leadership skills and connect with others. z.umn.edu/MARLProgram

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Minnesota's baby boomers are preparing to hand down their collective wealth and assets—$61 billion during the next 10 years. U of MN Extension's Ben Winchester believes where those billions go could make a huge difference to communities for generations to come. z.umn.edu/ahdx

With summer around the corner, it's a great time to make memories outside—whether that's picking berries, horseback riding, or eating dinner at a pizza farm. Here, U of MN Extension educator DeeDee LeMier chats about all things #agritourism in #Minnesota. z.umn.edu/ahhl

🏙️🏡ICYMI: Season two of Side by Side launches June 11! Join U of MN Extension's Ellen Wolter as she explores the ties between rural & urban America, looking at connections related to forestry, agritourism, regional community dev't, & more. Catch up on season one ➡️ z.umn.edu/SideBySide

In 2021, UMN Tourism Center convened a statewide work team to create #agritourism resources for MN. Four agritourism biz owners shared their experiences—w/ everything from how they manage safety concerns and labor issues to how they're helping their communities. extension.umn.edu/tourism/agrito…

Pick-your-own berries. Barn weddings. Instagrammable sunflower fields. These aren't just fun ways to spend a Saturday. Activities like these, known as #agritourism, can provide valuable #community connection and a diversification strategy for farms. extension.umn.edu/source-magazin…

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new #agritourism newsletter! (Thanks to our partners across the state who helped make this happen!) You can read the first issue at z.umn.edu/ai90, and be sure to sign up to receive future editions at z.umn.edu/ai91.

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Join us for our next Breakfast Info Bites webinar Wednesday, June 25! You'll hear how the University of Minnesota Morris' CST has adjusted its programs and practices over time to address demographic and other changes in small communities. z.umn.edu/aig4

From berry picking to barn weddings, summer is perfect for time to enjoy on-farming adventures with loved ones. Minnesota's growing agritourism industry that supports local farmers and strengthens rural communities. Learn how agritourism brings people together and boosts local

Members of the U of MN Extension team were in West Virginia last week for the 2025 NACDEP conference. In between presentations and poster sessions, the group enjoyed some time exploring the local community.

What if the stories we tell about #rural and urban America are missing the mark? Camden Blatchley of the Center on Rural Innovation joins the Side By Side podcast to unravel the data that drive narratives about rural and urban spaces. sidebyside.transistor.fm/episodes/cente…

In our latest episode of Side by Side, The Daily Yonder's Tim Marema shares how trust and representation in the news shapes our communities—and how strengthening the connection between #rural and urban areas is redefining journalism. z.umn.edu/SideBySideTimM…

Are we at an inflection point in #community economic development? Join us Tuesday, 7/22 to explore how jobs are increasingly following people, and what that means for the future of economic development practitioners—and, more importantly, our communities. z.umn.edu/ajap

In this week's episode of Side by Side, Project Optimist's Nora Hertel unpacks the complexities of today's media landscape and shares how solutions-focused journalism strengthens unity and resilience in Minnesota’s communities. z.umn.edu/SidebySideNora…