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  • June 2025

  • Tue 17
    Going Local

    New York Mills Going Local Workshop

    June 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    If you're interested in getting more involved locally and want to learn how to begin, Going Local is a great place to start.

    Free
  • Wed 25
    Green Island

    Sustainable Communities Network: Green Island Field Trip

    June 25, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

    Join us for an inspiring and creative field trip at Green Island, a privately owned nature preserve in Wadena, Minnesota.

    Free
  • July 2025

  • Tue 8
    Distributed Wind Event

    Distributed Wind for Your Farm, Rural Business, or Community

    July 8, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

    Join us for a free, in-person workshop all about distributed wind energy. You'll learn how it can benefit homes, farms, and businesses.

  • Wed 9
    Plastic People Film Screening

    Alexandria Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    July 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Join us on July 9 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

  • Wed 30
    Minnesota Cooperative Summit

    Minnesota Cooperative Summit: Cooperatively Building a Better World

    July 30, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

    Presented by CoMinnesota, Minnesota Farmers Union, University of Minnesota Morris, and West Central Initiative. Co-ops have the power to build a better world that includes everyone. Co-ops have been and will continue to be key for economic development in our state, from succession planning to incorporating marginalized groups to solving challenges that cannot be done...

  • August 2025

  • Tue 5
    Plastic People Film Screening

    Moorhead Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    August 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Join us on August 5 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

  • Tue 19
    Plastic People Film Screening

    Fergus Falls Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    August 19, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Join us on August 19 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

  • September 2025

  • Mon 8
    Plastic People Film Screening

    Morris Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    September 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Join us on September 8 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

  • Tue 9
    The Great Wealth Transfer

    The Great Wealth Transfer

    September 9, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Discover what the Great Wealth Transfer means—for you,  your clients, your practice, and your community. Over the next 20 years, trillions of dollars will change hands as wealth is passed from one generation to the next. This moment—known as the Great Wealth Transfer—presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape the future of our region. We invite...

    Free
  • October 2025

  • Sat 4
    Energy Boot Camp

    Fergus Falls Energy Efficiency Boot Camp

    October 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Join us for a fun and inspiring day of learning about energy efficiency and clean energy opportunities with the Clean Energy Resource Teams.

    Free
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