Last week on Rural MN Radio, Jim and Marnie discussed the trends that are threatening transportation funding nationwide, but especially in rural areas, as outlined in the Center’s latest policy brief, Roads Less Traveled. This week they continue the conversation by talking about some of the potential solutions being looked at to make up that funding gap.
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Why the manufacturing boom in west central Minnesota?
This week on Rural MN Radio, Nancy Straw, president and CEO of West Central Initiative and a CRPD board member, discusses the growth in manufacturing jobs and wages in her region of the state and the programs that are helping foster those businesses.
Roads and rural
Rural Minnesotans need to get their goods and themselves around. Jim speaks with guest state Rep. Clark Johnson, Nicollet County, about the importance of keeping up with our roads in rural Minnesota.
MnSure up and running
Even though the federal government is shut down, Minnesota’s new health care exchange service is up and running this week. This week on Rural MN Radio, Marnie and Jim talk with State Sen. Kathy Sheran and find out how not following the federal model has affected Minnesota’s venture.
Transitioning to the business of civilian life
In this edition of Rural MN Radio, Jim and Marnie talk about veterans returning to the civilian business community with Julie Nelson from the South Central Small Business Development Center at Minnesota State Mankato.
Bringing ag to the city
The Minnesota State Fair is an oasis of mini donuts and corn dogs every August, but it’s also one of Minnesota agriculture’s best links to people in the Twin Cities. Jim and Marnie chat about how our traditionally agricultural fair is still a great way to connect city folks with the rest of the state.
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