A1: Hi!! I'm Brigid Tuck. I'm an economist. I reside in Southern Minnesota. I'm a "brain gainer" living back on my family farm. I'm giving back too, serving on my local school board. #MinnesotaInCommon
A2: A surprise - we are alive and well in Greater MN. We face challenges, yes, but there are passionate and dedicated folks working hard to make our communities fantastic places to live. #MinnesotaInCommon
A3: Leadership! Leadership is huge as we face our challenges. It takes good ideas and people willing to step up. We are lucky to have leadership development cohorts across our state. #MinnesotaInCommon
A3: I believe rural Minnesota has a strong advantage in attracting young families. As flexible work arrangements increase, I think communities that can attract those workers could find opportunity. Think about it.....shorter commutes, more time to volunteer! #MinnesotaInCommon
A4: Our economies are more alike than people think... also, our economic interconnections are strong. Economic development in Greater Minnesota feeds the Twin Cities and vice versa. We all have a stake in thriving. #MinnesotaInCommon