A Conversation on the Rural Narrative

Ben Winchester joins us from the University of Minnesota Extension Program. He has dedicated his career to amplifying rural Minnesota and the upper Midwest. Combining his expertise in sociology and data analysis, he has made groundbreaking discoveries for supporting rural communities while building sustainable vitality.

The story of rural America since 1970 is rich and diverse, with positive trends occurring under the radar. Learn how positive changes around migration, community involvement, economic development, and regional living have diversified this landscape that require us to rewrite the narrative of rural community change. Join us for an evening of listening, learning, and community involvement.