Going Local is our free two-hour rural democracy workshop. At the Going Local workshops, we’ll share food and stories, learn about some of the unique challenges rural communities face, and explore what we can do together to make our community stronger and healthier.
Run4Rural is our 1 ½ day public leadership training program designed for people interested in growing and strengthening their local communities through elected office and other forms of public leadership.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with renowned meteorologist and author Paul Douglas. Paul will share the solutions that give him hope in a changing climate and how his personal journey informs his work. An interactive Q&A will follow Paul’s presentation. Complimentary refreshments will accompany the presentation. Learn More & Register
Join the Clean Energy Resource Teams and West Central Initiative on May 23, 2024, in Fergus Falls to learn more about a new program to engage Minnesotans with clean energy information — Community Energy Ambassadors. Gather with your friends and neighbors to learn how you can access the knowledge and skills needed to help your […]
West Central Initiative, the University of Minnesota Morris, and the Morris Model have partnered to bring 17 Rooms to our region. The 17 Rooms process is about localized actions, insights, and community for the Sustainable Development Goals. How does it work? Participants gather into working groups (or “rooms”), one per SDG, to explore and advance […]