Events

  • Run4Rural – Fergus Falls

    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.

  • 17 Rooms – West Central Minnesota

    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,...

  • Retirement Celebration for Nancy Jost

    After decades of dedicated service advocating for children, women, and families, Nancy Jost is retiring! Let's celebrate the end of an era and the beginning of a retirement adventure. Join...

    Free
  • Rule 2 Family-based Modernization Listening Session

    Big Picture Agenda • 5 mins: Welcome and housekeeping • 10 mins: Presentation on draft revised licensing standards • 30 mins: Gallery walk and feedback • 60 mins: Come back...

    Free
  • Sketches of Minnesota – Morris

    Join us for a community-inspired, laugh-out-loud evening on August 8 at the University of Minnesota Morris. Presented by the Minnesota Humanities Center and Danger Boat Productions, Sketches of Minnesota will...

    Free
  • Climate Catalysts

    Climate Catalysts is a networking group comprised of regional stakeholders, community leaders, and West Central Initiative staff that convenes monthly around climate action in west central Minnesota. The Climate Catalysts...

  • Welcoming Week in West Central Minnesota

    Welcoming Week is a national movement organized by Welcoming America that helps communities become more welcoming to newcomers, immigrants, and refugees. Welcoming Week celebrations bring together neighbors of all backgrounds...