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Tag: Rural Minnesota

Economy

Rural Minn. dies a little when small grocers close

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 15, 2016, 2:10 PM Mar 15, 2016
42

All across Minnesota, rural grocery stores are holding out against the choices people make. Read more →

Health

Rural hospitals getting out of the birthing business?

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 26, 2015, 8:07 AM Jan 26, 2015
7

Insurance hassles and regulations are forcing many rural hospitals to close their obstetrics facilities, Read more →

Economy

Attempts to save rural charm angers the neighbors

Bob CollinsBob Collins August 4, 2014, 6:37 AM Aug 4, 2014
10

Who could be opposed to the idea of keeping the rural character of a soon-to-be-suburb? Neighbors who have a problem with barn weddings. Read more →

Economy · Regional history

The towns that Minnesota passes by

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 4, 2014, 10:01 AM Jun 4, 2014
1

Audrey Kletscher Helbling post reminds us there are two Minnesotas: The one where times are good, and the ones where they very clearly aren’t. Read more →

A blow to live theater in rural Minnesota: The Jon Hassler Theater closes

Bob CollinsBob Collins November 14, 2013, 10:56 AM Nov 14, 2013
0

It can be tough to be a fan of live, professional theater in rural Minnesota. In Plainview, the Jon Hassler Theater is closing for good after 14 years. Read more →

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