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Community members in St. James, MN gather for a
sunrise picture and pancake
breakfast.
Watch the St. James' Community Vitality story here.
What makes us proud of Minnesota's communities today is the result of the decisions and actions of those who made our communities great decades ago.
Now, community leaders and residents are making important choices in light of economic, civic, technological and demographic changes that must be addressed. Will our decisions now make future generations proud?
Extension's Center for Community Vitality is here to help communities in Greater Minnesota make important choices – with programs and applied research projects that engage your entire community and provide valuable information. The Community Economics team helps communities retain and expand local businesses, know and grow the retail sector, make informed public finance decisions and develop tourism opportunities. The Leadership and Civic Engagement team helps communities strengthen social capital, encourage local leadership and create successful public forums where better decisions are made.
Contact us. We're eager to get to know your community.
Not sure where to start?
- Connect with our team. We want to learn more about your community.
- Learn about the programs that help communities address issues.
- Read Vital Connections, a newsletter that helps communities learn, lead and decide.
