Not long ago, RSDP and CERTs launched a new AmeriCorps role focused on community engagement and outreach. It turned out to be the perfect opportunity for Katilynn Swanson, one of the first to take on the new position.
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Myra McKee is working toward her masters degree at the U of M School of Public Health. Following her passion, McKee recently worked as an accessibility intern with the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in partnership with Extension RSDP.
A project connecting U of M electrical engineering students with a local food truck seeking clean energy solutions is exposing students to career possibilities in their field.
Despite serving as mayor of Ashby, Minn., Amy Johnson says the idea of entering politics initially felt out of reach. But that was before she found 100 Rural Women.
In the wake of the new year, five new outreach specialists have joined RSDP. Meet the new staff and find out how they each plan to support RSDP’s community-university work in Greater Minnesota.
How do we deepen the impact of community-university partnerships in rural Minnesota? RSDP set out to answer that question with a pilot program focused on supporting community-led projects.
A brand new program, “Empowering Small Minnesota Communities,” will funnel a substantial amount of U of M capacity into small communities across the state.
Farm-scale deep winter greenhouses are showing great promise for energy efficient winter food production. Farmers and researchers have an exciting opportunity to partner to grow this technology across Minnesota.
Aaron’s Grocery in Northwestern Minnesota is known as one of the few local spots where people can purchase fresh produce, meats and cheeses. To keep customers’ baskets full, the store recently underwent a big energy-saving upgrade.
A solar thermal business located on the White Earth Reservation in Northwestern Minnesota hopes their sustainable product can help build a better future for everyone, especially Native American communities.