In the second part of our conversation with Rep. Dean Urdahl, he and Jim look at some of the ways Legacy funding is being used around the state for clean water, habitat restoration, the arts, and renovation of historic places. State Rep. Urdahl (Litchfield) is chair of the House Legacy Committee.
A look back at Legacy funding
This week we share the first of a two-part conversation with State Rep. Dean Urdahl (Litchfield), chair of the House Legacy Committee. The Legacy Amendment to the state constitution has been in effect since 2009, and Jim and Rep. Urdahl talk about where and how much of that funding has been going since then.
New research in using our renewable resources
There’s a lot of potential in Minnesota for finding new uses for our renewable natural resources, says Dave Ladd, Hutchinson native, CRPD board member, and president of RDL Associates, a government relations firm. Minnesota is already a leader in this research area and it’s promising some exciting new products like new bio fuels and natural-based chemicals for businesses to market nationally and globally.
Public transit in rural Minnesota?
This week on Rural MN Radio, our guest is Jonathan Zierdt, president of Greater Mankato Growth, and they discuss the reality of regional centers and the smaller communities that surround them and the importance of public transit to their development.
Minnesota Online High School, Part 2
This week on Rural MN Radio, we’re continuing our conversation with CRPD board member Anne Klein as we talk about Minnesota Online High School.
Minnesota Online High School, Part 1
This week on Rural MN Radio, we talk with Anne Klein, a CRPD board member representing small business, about Minnesota Online High School, how it differs from regular high school, and who might want to consider it.
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