Mike Knutson

I love all things rural, inventive, entrepreneurial, local...and above all, my wife. I work as the Network Orchestrator & Community Coach for Dakota Resources.

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

@LukeBraunNFL @chrisdarrisaw71 Yep, yhebis good

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

Really good work happening in ND thanks to Lori Capouch and NDAREC to rethink the food distribution system so that #smalltown grocery stores can thrive. #buylocal
https://t.co/DBxx3SERPj

[Richard Florida @Richard_Florida]

"Peoples’ desire to find the right community where they want to live, work, play and connect" ... @hillstromsharon on my recent visit with @BradentonAreaFL, @HeraldTribune
https://t.co/wjDAeCBrJk

[Global Entrepreneurship Network @unleashingideas]

Curious about policies focused on creating more inclusive economies? Take a look at America's New Business Plan for 2022 from @KauffmanFDN. https://t.co/OSiaV36ajo

#genpolicy

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

I wonder what leaders from communities that don't "tick" all the boxes for what this article says baby boomers are looking for in their retirement can learn? https://t.co/b3eInd1QLY

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

Luckily, we have stories like this one that help clarify some of the reasons for this booming market: "People are looking for something different & they want their children to feel empowered and safe." For some, that means a small town in SD. https://t.co/tjGm1GSnl0 @FallowsDeb

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

I was excited to see @keloland report on the booming housing market in rural SD. It's a theme that rural community leaders have been talking about for over a year. https://t.co/TgK3tJPZd7

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

I was disappointed, however, to see that the national media decided to alter the story and imply that this growth is a spill-over effect of too much demand in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. https://t.co/XUTRnMGSlM.

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

I’m with @JohnCShepard in questioning this statement. It sparks my curiosity, but I’d need to know more before I could embrace.

[Steve Mouzon @stevemouzon]

"In the future, rural places will be for rural activities, and non-rural activities will need to happen in towns." ~@Jhkunstler #CNU30

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

I love the “regional solutions” approach described here. Trust is so important. Made me wonder how Strategic Doing might be infused in this work. Keep up the good work Northern California. @AnnKSchulte1

[Rural Schools Collaborative @Rural_Schools]

RSC visited our Northern California hub to attend the @NSTogether Summit! The event celebrated regional collaboration, data, and equity. Learn more: https://t.co/qFprQKxNsH | @ChicoState

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

@taraleight @networkkansas @e2ruralcenter @EPedersenKS @SteveRadley3 Congrats. I’m a long-time fan of @e2ruralcenter.

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

Not surprised by strong in-migration to South Dakota. We sensed that it started before the pandemic. I wonder what is the source data for this map?

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

Even when people are mad at each other, “listening” becomes a lot easier when people agree to “listen with curiosity.”

[Paula Jensen @PaulaJaneJensen]

It was obvious to me that my town leaders were frightened to engage the public and the public wasn’t equipped to engage in healthy community dialogue! https://t.co/d4VH6TphYM

[Pew States @PewStates]

States with the strongest personal income gains since the pandemic began:
1) South Dakota
2) Idaho
3) California
4) Arizona

… and the weakest gains
47) Connecticut
48) Oklahoma
49) Alaska
50) Wyoming

https://t.co/eVMFXsQz8Q

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

Yes, the data is mixed regarding the Zoom-era rural migration - but the “opportunity” persists. How might we develop an “opportunity narrative” that inspire people and shape their action? #ReimagineRural

[Dakota Resources @DKTAresources]

We're excited to see YOU at RuralX this year! Tickets officially go on sale on Monday, March 28.

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

I love it. What’s the "Opportunity Narrative” that guides your ecosystem building efforts?

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

What do business prospects ask about communities? Darrell Downs in Marcus, IA says “Now, when people come to the community, they ask, number one, what do you have for daycare?” #rural #econdev

[Aspen CSG @AspenCSG]

Community leaders in Marcus, Iowa see #childcare as a community issue. They hope to promote #rural community growth and resiliency by building a new childcare center. https://t.co/1QxyO6JX9l

[Strong Towns @StrongTowns]

Strong Towns has written about how homeowners used to operate commercial businesses on their property. By and large, it worked. Why not do it again with a modern take on the name: Call them accessory commercial units. https://t.co/m7yyDtG691

[Mike Knutson @Michael_Knutson]

“People own what they help create” is a fundamental reason to support “community engagement.” “Youth engagement” help form the connections that last a lifetime.