Lead For Minnesota

Ensuring that our most dynamic, diverse talent is working on their community’s toughest challenges.

[MN Center for Rural Policy & Development @ruralpolicymn]

Center of Everywhere Podcast, Season 2 Ep.4 - Rural Myth Busters & State of Rural MN - Listen in as we discuss the narrative myths surrounding rural MN, from population statistics, to workforce and housing.
https://t.co/L3BMdmNBBE

[Mariia Zimmerman @MZStrat]

I could share this and be very professional about it. But this is my niece and she is so amazingly incredible!!! I could not be more proud of her. Next Generation gives me so much hope! #TheFutureIsFemale @BenyaKraus @leadformn @LeadForAmerica_ @TuftsUniversity @HHHSchool

[The Economic Alliance @TheEconAlliance]

We are so excited about the Wadena Development Authority's recent partnership with @leadformn . Their fellow, Lillian Norman, will be in the community for two years working on #arts and #economicdevelopment projects. Learn more about Lillian's work here: https://t.co/HdwjcXcyxW

[Lead For Minnesota @leadformn]

LFMN Fellow Matthew Sauser is working in Warroad, MN to facilitate the expansion of broadband to the greater Warroad School District area.
“This work is important to me because having equitable, accessible broadband will lead to a greater growth for our rural communities.”

[MN Center for Rural Policy & Development @ruralpolicymn]

Webinar: Amazon effect on rural tax revenues https://t.co/OuLJkCRN8i

[Lead For America @LeadForAmerica_]

LFA co-founder Benya Kraus was featured on the front cover of River Valley Woman. Benya talked about finding value in serving our “home” communities and her work in helping cultivate the next generation of public service leaders.

Read it here: https://t.co/tvK2yFfsyC

[UMN Extension Community Development @UMN_Ext_CD]

We're #UMNProud #community leaders like Erik Osberg can use research by @UMNExt's @GrokRural to help change the #rural narrative. He often refers to Ben's study of "brain gain" in rural places to market @OtterTailCoMN as an attractive area to live and work.https://t.co/v3DZ5XpMHQ

[Lead For Minnesota @leadformn]

Fellow Sabri Fair is serving with Region Nine Development Commission in South Central Minnesota.
"Everything on this planet deserves a positive existence, & I know this can be guaranteed through sustainability which aims for economic, social, & environmental well-being of all.”

[Lead For Minnesota @leadformn]

⭐️LFMN FELLOW: Patrick Garry is serving in Redwood County to facilitate the expansion of broadband to the area. Patrick also has acquired a passion for agricultural innovation and a love of rural communities.

#startwhereyoulive #LFMN

[Lead For Minnesota @leadformn]

⭐️LFMN FELLOW: Amber Lewis is advancing the region's Welcoming Community Programming.

“This work is important to me because this is the area that my family has long called home and I hope to continue to see growth and success in this place."

#startwhereyoulive #LFMN

[Lead For Minnesota @leadformn]

⭐️LFMN FELLOW: Carter Grupp is serving the community of Ottertail County where his work will be focused on rural broadband development. Carter’s goal is to work in urban planning and development, and he strives to one day hold the position of City Administrator.

[Lead For Minnesota @leadformn]

📰 River Valley Woman’s December GIVE! issue is on stands now with @leadformn Executive Director, Benya Kraus on the cover!

Read full article here: https://t.co/QcehLAn93S

#startwhereyoulive

[Concordia College Career Center @CordCareer]

Current Fellows are serving in roles related to sustainability, equity, business, and more! Register for @leadformn virtual info session using 🔗  in bio.

[Lead For Minnesota @leadformn]

⭐️LFMN Fellow: Adam Schneider is serving the Little Earth neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Adam will be engaging community members to promote environmental justice.

[Lead For Minnesota @leadformn]

LFMN FELLOW SPOTLIGHT: Ricky Mojekwu is serving in Worthington, Minnesota as he aims to uplift immigrants in southwest Minnesota and foster harmony through outreach and a greater access to legal services.

#startwhereyoulive #LFMN

[Lead For Minnesota @leadformn]

⭐️LFMN Fellow: Will Olson is helping the Armory Arts & Events Center establish a strategic plan in Park Rapids, MN.
“I have been involved in the Arts my whole life and I am intimately familiar with the value that access to the arts can bring to a community."

[Lead For Minnesota @leadformn]

⭐️LFMN Fellow: Lillian Norman is using artisan development as a tool for economic growth in Wadena, MN.
"This work is important because rural areas are often forgotten when it comes to art and culture, despite the people here being deeply creative and innovative at their roots."

[Molly A. Byron (she/her) @mollybyron01]

This is what a flourishing rural entrepreneurial ecosystem looks like after 10 weeks! #rural #innovation #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #economicdevelopment #LeadForMinnesota #LFMN

[Lead For Minnesota @leadformn]

Congratulations to Jon Berg - winner of Waseca New Business Challenge & prize package worth over $30k to open his business Good Game Gaming Center! Shout out to @mollybyron01, “Waseca homecomer” + LFMN’s Comms & Outreach Manager, for her leadership on this project!

[Molly A. Byron (she/her) @mollybyron01]

WNBC demonstrates what an innovative community program via multiple partnerships can foster for business development in rural towns. I'm excited to continue working with this cohort & hope to share our program with other communities! #economicdevelopment https://t.co/59JxWQ2tE9