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Speaking for the Red River with River Keepers
Cutting between Minnesota and North Dakota, the Red River of the North provides communities with a way to connect with nature. The River Keepers of Fargo-Moorhead advocate for safe and sustainable use of the Red River, ensuring its continued enjoyment for years to come. I talked with Christine Holland, the Executive Director, about River Keepers’…
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Ben Schierer and Griffin Peck Join West Central Initiative Team
West Central Initiative welcomes Ben Schierer as Director of Civic Partnerships and Griffin Peck as Climate Resilience Officer, bolstering the organization’s regional development work. Schierer will engage with government entities, communities, and organizations to foster strong public-sector partnerships and advocate for regional needs at legislative levels. Peck will spearhead efforts to help communities adapt to…
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Building Community at the Prairie Farmers Market in Parkers Prairie
A farmers market gives a community an opportunity to shop locally, supporting local food and goods. The new Prairie Farmers Market in Parkers Prairie offers fresh produce, meats, breads, preserves, flowers, crafts, and more. The market is held on Fridays from 3-6 p.m. from June to October at City Park in Parkers Prairie. Meghan Jahnke,…
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Why You Need a Preparedness Pal
The increased prevalence of extreme weather in the region brings about the need for a deeper understanding of emergency preparedness measures. I spoke with Julie Anderson, Douglas County’s Emergency Management Director and Public Information Officer, about the new Preparedness Pal program. Having a reliable person outside of your household during an emergency is crucial. A…
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Meet Olivia Daniels, West Central Initiative’s Summer 2024 Climate Resilience Fellow
Olivia Daniels has joined West Central Initiative as our Summer 2024 Climate Resilience Fellow as part of Ampact’s Summer Impact Corps. Ampact is a national nonprofit that specializes in managing and scaling high-quality AmeriCorps programs, offering evidence-based initiatives in three focus areas: education, environment, and healthy futures. Olivia will focus on implementing sustainable community initiatives…
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1,000 Pounds of Plastic into Benches: Vergas Lions Club Recycling Challenge
It’s one o’clock on an April Tuesday afternoon in Vergas, and local Lions Club members gather in a neighborhood garage. It’s a party-like atmosphere, laughing, chatting, as a dozen Lions grab bulging plastic garbage bags from truck beds and car trunks that just arrived, walking them into the garage where they toss them onto a…
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The Importance of the Native Plants: Hear from Alex Blondeau from Windflower Natives
Native grassland habitats are some of the most endangered in North America according to the University of Minnesota. Less than 1% of the original tallgrass prairies remain. To combat some of this habitat loss, planting native grass and restoring parts of west central Minnesota’s prairie has become a popular choice among home and landowners. Windflower…
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