FeaturedVideosFebruary 2, 2026

Interconnected: Bridging divides and building relationships through the MN Legislative Exchange

Minnesota Legislators joined us on January 22, 2026 for another Interconnected event, this time talking about Citizens League’s Minnesota Legislative Exchange (MLE) initiative. Legislators spoke about their MLE trip experiences and the importance of building bipartisanship relationships across the state. Our panel for the discussion...

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The Center for Rural Policy and Development provides high quality, objective and nonpartisan research to examine and advance policy and decision-making, rural advocacy, and civic engagement for Greater Minnesota’s development.

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Season 6

Center of Everywhere Podcast

Check out the new Center of Everywhere podcast where we explore stories of rural Minnesotans who are making a difference in their communities. Rural isn’t in the middle of nowhere, it’s in the center of everywhere.

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The State of Rural 2025 Report is Out!

The Center for Rural Policy and Development provides high quality, objective and nonpartisan research to examine and advance policy and decision-making, rural advocacy, and civic engagement for Greater Minnesota’s development.

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Interconnected: Bridging divides and building relationships through the MN Legislative Exchange

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