CHANGING THE RURAL NARRATIVE
March 21, 2019
MARCH 2019 WEBINAR
Ben Winchester, Extension Education from the Extension Center for Community Vitality (University of Minnesota), presented about the presence of small towns. He discussed why newcomers might choose a rural area and how small towns can create vitality through community groups and engagement.

The July HomeNE webinar featured Minden’s transformation of a long-vacant historic building into five affordable housing units and a new downtown business. Presenters shared financing strategies, renovation lessons, and the partnerships that helped create new housing opportunities and revitalize the community.



