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Kelly Asche
February 4, 2026
There’s no shortage of discussion about rising living costs —
There’s no shortage of discussion about rising living costs —
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At the Center for Rural Policy and Development (CRPD), we’re
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By Marnie Werner, Vice President, Research & Operations Greater Minnesota
Our hyper-focus on population numbers overlooks important trends in the
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