Minnesota

Rurb.mn, a project of Minnesota Rural Partners, is seeking your stories of rural-urban connections. I know several Horizons participants made connections at the MCN-MCF conference in November. Let others know about it! From the Rurb.mn post:

To answer the 2010 question of rural urban balance, we will begin simply, to collect through videoconferences and other online forms of social gatherings – the stories, examples, experiences you have of rural urban connections in businesses, food and agriculture, arts, health care, education, telecom & info technology, workforce development, energy, environment, and other areas that emerge from these conversations and idea-sharing opportunities. Check the schedule (to be posted towards the end of January) and other ways to provide your input at www.rurb.mn.

The first videoconference is in southeast Minnesota on January 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. Sites include Adams, Houston, Owatonna (pending) and the TIES offices in St. Paul. Contact Pam Matchie for specific location directions and to RSVP (pmatchie@decisionresourceassociates.com).

Also, the Minnesota Community Pride Awards are on again for 2010! Last year, a few Horizons communities were among those that were recognized for community projects at the 2009 State Fair. The 2010 awards will feature a new category….

…start thinking now about entering your community in the 2010 Minnesota Community Pride contest, brought back by popular demand thanks to Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc., the Minnesota State Fair, and MinnPost.com.

A new category will be, you guessed it: Rural Urban Connections!

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