Rural Minnesota

A flaw in last year’s language allowed organic reduction facilities to hold a non-enbalmed body for only 24 hours, which makes it hard for them to offer the reduction service.

The Bridge on 7th gained the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Commission for its permit. On April 6, 2026, that permit will go before the Brainerd City Council.

Township residents will have a direct impact on their township's annual tax levy, and many townships host supervisor elections on March 10, 2026.

As a board member, Audrey Thayer will help guide efforts to inform state legislators on issues such as local government aid, economic development, transportation and environmental policy.

The program offers STEM education kits and access to free resources and programs. One of its offerings is a 5-day field trip for fifth-grade students to learn about STEM careers.

Legislation would allocate $600K from the state’s workforce development fund to the Rural Cancer Institute for a program exposing med students to oncology care in rural Minnesota.

While MN does have regulations on nitrate levels in drinking water, advocates say nitrogen thresholds for lakes and rivers are long overdue.

While operating costs have risen for builders, so have rents for apartment dwellers.

Rep. Spencer Igo, R-Wabana Township, is in his second term at the Minnesota Legislature and serves as the Chair of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board.

To be eligible for these new grants, mental health professionals would be required to choose to serve in a rural part of the state.