Murray County, situated in the southwestern corner of Minnesota, is no stranger to wind energy. Wind …
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Exploring the Future of Wind Development in Redwood County
Residents of Redwood County love living there – between the strong sense of community, the state’s …
Rural Energy Dialogues: Rural America’s Role in the Energy Revolution
In small towns across America, people are grappling with what the national shift towards renewable …
The Power of Minnesota: Community Energy Discussion
A growing network of landowners, local government officials, educators and businesses are at the …
The City of Winona & Energy: Student Questions Answered
Background In May 2018, more than 40 students from the Winona Senior High School gathered to learn …
Amplifying Student Voices in the Local Energy Discussion
While they may not be able to vote yet, youth have strong opinions on the world they’d like to see …
Locally-grown energy solutions in the North Woods
Itasca County boasts dense old-growth pine forests, a series of lakes and streams, and the banks of …
Electrifying the Local Energy Discussion
Improved energy storage, clean energy jobs, and energy efficiency projects are reshaping the energy …
Building Resilience in Winona County
We read a lot in the news these days about the large scale effects of climate change, from melting …
Turning Ideas into Community Action in Stevens County
It’s been almost 3 years since the Jefferson Center and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade …
Em(power)ing the People: How Stevens County is telling a different energy story
Driving through Morris, Minnesota, a rural community in the west-central part of the state, you can …
Our Energy Future: Stevens County questions answered
On December 6th, the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy and the Jefferson Center cohosted …
Supporting climate and energy collaboration
Ah, winter in Minnesota. Fresh snowfall, ice fishing, polar plunges, cozy sweaters, hot chocolate …
Our Energy Future: Ideas to Action
Join your neighbors in creating an action plan to achieve your desired energy future in Stevens …
Empowering rural communities to create their own energy future
There’s been a lot of national discussion recently about the future of our energy system. Saving …