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By Tara Ritter
Residents of Murray County, Minnesota value the small-town feel, knowing people wherever they go, peace and quiet, and a strong sense of community. Murray is a primarily agricultural county; as you drive through the prairie, you can see farm fields stretching to the horizon. The landscape has changed over the past 20 years, though. Today,…
The Rural Dialogues model offers a creative, resource-sensitive approach for bringing a community together to learn, plan, and act. While the Dialogues program is no longer active, this site aims to be a resource for those interested in this model.