Season 5 https://www.ruralmn.org/series/season-5/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:25:51 +0000 en-US © 2026 Center for Rural Policy and Development Center for Rural Policy and Development Center for Rural Policy and Development false No yes ff033032-4645-566d-ac8a-ddf70f04fe55 157801806 Season 5, Episode 11: Ave Weber – Immigration impact on educational funding allocation https://www.ruralmn.org/podcast/season/ Mon, 19 May 2025 14:50:35 +0000 https://www.ruralmn.org/?post_type=podcast&p=13922 On this episode, Kelly Asche, Senior Researcher, interviews Ava Weber, a recent graduate of the U of MN Morris and her research exploring how immigration impacts funding for school districts through the state funding formula. She provides highlights from her data analysis, as well as highlights from interviews she had with superintendents in rural school...

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]]> On this episode, Kelly Asche, Senior Researcher, interviews Ava Weber, a recent graduate of the U of MN Morris and her research exploring how immigration impacts funding for school districts through the state funding formula. She provides highlights from her data analysis, as well as highlights from interviews she had with superintendents in rural school...

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]]> https://www.ruralmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/center-of-everywhere.jpg Season 5, Episode 11: Ave Weber – Immigration impact on educational funding allocation false no 16:31 No no Season 5, Episode 10: My Town Series with Cory Hepola https://www.ruralmn.org/podcast/season-5-episode-10-my-town-series-with-cory-hepola/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:32:11 +0000 https://www.ruralmn.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12989 On this episode, Julie Tesch, President and CEO of the Center for Rural Policy and Development, speaks with 3x Emmy-winning Documentarian and TV Anchor Cory Hepola. They discuss his journey from growing up in Perham, Minnesota and always being drawn back to small towns in his work and life. Cory currently produces the My Town...

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]]> full 10 5 On this episode, Julie Tesch, President and CEO of the Center for Rural Policy and Development, speaks with 3x Emmy-winning Documentarian and TV Anchor Cory Hepola. They discuss his journey from growing up in Perham, Minnesota and always being drawn back to small towns in his work and life. Cory currently produces the My Town...

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]]> https://www.ruralmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/podcast-center-of-everywhere-cover_1400exact-1200x1200-1.jpeg Season 5, Episode 10: My Town Series with Cory Hepola false no 42:21 No no Season 5, Episode 9: Resident Recruitment in Otter Tail County https://www.ruralmn.org/podcast/season-5-episode-9-resident-recruitment-in-otter-tail-county/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:41:08 +0000 https://www.ruralmn.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12975 In this episode, Kelly Asche, Senior Researcher at the Center, interviews Erik Osberg, Rural Rebound Coordinator for Otter Tail County. They discuss how Otter Tail County created the Rural Rebound initiative, the research framework backing their initiative, and some tips for other rural regions wanting to develop a similar initiative.

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]]> full 9 5 In this episode, Kelly Asche, Senior Researcher at the Center, interviews Erik Osberg, Rural Rebound Coordinator for Otter Tail County. They discuss how Otter Tail County created the Rural Rebound initiative, the research framework backing their initiative, and some tips for other rural regions wanting to develop a similar initiative.

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]]> https://www.ruralmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/podcast-center-of-everywhere-cover_1400exact-1200x1200-1.jpeg Season 5, Episode 9: Resident Recruitment in Otter Tail County false no 27:19 No no Season 5, Episode 8: Current challenges and future opportunities of elder care in rural Minnesota https://www.ruralmn.org/podcast/season-5-episode-8-current-challenges-and-future-opportunities-of-elder-care-in-rural-minnesota/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:06:49 +0000 https://www.ruralmn.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12888 In this episode, Kelly Asche, Senior Researcher at the Center, interviews Kari Thurlow, President and CEO of LeadingAge MN, and Tracy Hendrickx, the Vice President of Long Term Care at Perham Health. They discuss not only some of the challenges facing elder care providers in rural Minnesota, but also promising initiatives and programs being supported...

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]]> full 8 5 In this episode, Kelly Asche, Senior Researcher at the Center, interviews Kari Thurlow, President and CEO of LeadingAge MN, and Tracy Hendrickx, the Vice President of Long Term Care at Perham Health. They discuss not only some of the challenges facing elder care providers in rural Minnesota, but also promising initiatives and programs being supported...

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]]> https://www.ruralmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/podcast-center-of-everywhere-cover_1400exact-1200x1200-1.jpeg Season 5, Episode 8: Current challenges and future opportunities of elder care in rural Minnesota false no 45:42 No no Season 5, Episode 7: New clinic and projects at MSU, Mankato’s Center for Rural Behavioral Health https://www.ruralmn.org/podcast/season-5-episode-7-new-clinic-and-projects-at-msu-mankatos-center-for-rural-behavioral-health/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:08:42 +0000 https://www.ruralmn.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12880 On this episode, Marnie Werner, Vice President of Research and Operations at CRPD, speaks with Dr. Tracie Rutherford Self, Faculty at MSU, Mankato’s Center for Rural Behavioral Health and Dr. Darcie Davis-Gage – Director of MSU Mankato’s Center for Rural Behavioral Health. The conversation talks about the new clinic that just opened within the Center...

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]]> full 7 5 On this episode, Marnie Werner, Vice President of Research and Operations at CRPD, speaks with Dr. Tracie Rutherford Self, Faculty at MSU, Mankato’s Center for Rural Behavioral Health and Dr. Darcie Davis-Gage – Director of MSU Mankato’s Center for Rural Behavioral Health. The conversation talks about the new clinic that just opened within the Center...

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]]> https://www.ruralmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/podcast-center-of-everywhere-cover_1400exact-1200x1200-1.jpeg Season 5, Episode 7: New clinic and projects at MSU, Mankato’s Center for Rural Behavioral Health false no 30:03 No no Season 5, Episode 6: State of Rural 2025 https://www.ruralmn.org/podcast/season-5-episode-6-state-of-rural-2025/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:40:52 +0000 https://www.ruralmn.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12863 On this episode, Marnie Werner, Vice President of Research and Operations, interviews CRPD Senior Research, Kelly Asche, to discuss highlights from this year’s State of Rural report. The State of Rural is an annual report tracking various economic and demographic trends in rural Minnesota.

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]]> full 6 5 On this episode, Marnie Werner, Vice President of Research and Operations, interviews CRPD Senior Research, Kelly Asche, to discuss highlights from this year’s State of Rural report. The State of Rural is an annual report tracking various economic and demographic trends in rural Minnesota.

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]]> https://www.ruralmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/podcast-center-of-everywhere-cover_1400exact-1200x1200-1.jpeg Season 5, Episode 6: State of Rural 2025 false no 28:14 No no Season 5, Episode 5: Business Succession with Sarah Harstad https://www.ruralmn.org/podcast/season-5-episode-5-business-succession-with-sarah-harstad/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:41:56 +0000 https://www.ruralmn.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12802 In December, researcher Sarah Harstad Ph.D, released a report titled “Rural Minnesota Business Succession and Sale: Barriers and Opportunities“. On this episode, Director Research, Marnie Werner, dives deep into the research with Sarah discussing her findings.

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]]> full 5 5 In December, researcher Sarah Harstad Ph.D, released a report titled “Rural Minnesota Business Succession and Sale: Barriers and Opportunities“. On this episode, Director Research, Marnie Werner, dives deep into the research with Sarah discussing her findings.

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]]> https://www.ruralmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/podcast-center-of-everywhere-cover_1400exact-1200x1200-1.jpeg Season 5, Episode 5: Business Succession with Sarah Harstad false no 33:40 No no Season 5, Episode 4: U of MN Medical School new commitment to rural Minnesota w/ Dr. Jakub Tolar https://www.ruralmn.org/podcast/season-5-episode-4-u-of-mn-medical-school-new-commitment-to-rural-minnesota-w-dr-jakub-tolar/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:42:34 +0000 https://www.ruralmn.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12773 On this episode, Marnie Werner interviews Jakub Tolar who is the Dean and Vice President for Clinical Affairs for the University of Minnesota Medical School. They discuss the new commitment by the school to develop a new campus in St. Cloud with the mission to serve rural Minnesota.  

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]]> full 4 5 On this episode, Marnie Werner interviews Jakub Tolar who is the Dean and Vice President for Clinical Affairs for the University of Minnesota Medical School. They discuss the new commitment by the school to develop a new campus in St. Cloud with the mission to serve rural Minnesota.  

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]]> https://www.ruralmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/podcast-center-of-everywhere-cover_1400exact-1200x1200-1.jpeg Season 5, Episode 4: U of MN Medical School new commitment to rural Minnesota w/ Dr. Jakub Tolar false no 17:50 No no Season 5, Episode 3: Suicide research with Dr. Tracie Rutherford Self (Replay) https://www.ruralmn.org/podcast/season-5-episode-3-suicide-research-with-dr-tracie-rutherford-self-replay/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:37:13 +0000 https://www.ruralmn.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12729 One of our most listened to episodes coincided with our research highlighting the suicide epidemic in rural Minnesota. On this episode, researchers and authors of the report, Marnie Werner and Tracie Rutherford Self, discuss the various elements of how we got to this point in rural areas, the factors that are playing a role, and ways...

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]]> full 3 5 One of our most listened to episodes coincided with our research highlighting the suicide epidemic in rural Minnesota. On this episode, researchers and authors of the report, Marnie Werner and Tracie Rutherford Self, discuss the various elements of how we got to this point in rural areas, the factors that are playing a role, and ways...

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]]> https://www.ruralmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/podcast-center-of-everywhere-cover_1400exact-1200x1200-1.jpeg Season 5, Episode 3: Suicide research with Dr. Tracie Rutherford Self (Replay) false no 40:51 No no Season 5, Episode 2: Census Funding with MACS and The Census Project https://www.ruralmn.org/podcast/season-5-episode-2-census-funding-with-macs-and-the-census-project/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:38:07 +0000 https://www.ruralmn.org/?post_type=podcast&p=12684 On this episode, Kelly Asche interviews Joan Naymark, Executive Director of the Minnesotan's for the ACS, and Mary Jo Mitch, co-director of The Census Project. They discuss current funding for the Census Bureau and it's impacts on providing accurate data for rural Minnesota in the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey.

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]]> full 2 5 On this episode, Kelly Asche interviews Joan Naymark, Executive Director of the Minnesotan's for the ACS, and Mary Jo Mitch, co-director of The Census Project. They discuss current funding for the Census Bureau and it's impacts on providing accurate data for rural Minnesota in the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey.

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