Lead For Minnesota @leadformn
Ensuring that our most dynamic, diverse talent is working on their community’s toughest challenges. leadforminnesota.org Minnesota Joined February 2020-
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Center of Everywhere Podcast, Season 2 Ep.4 - Rural Myth Busters & State of Rural MN - Listen in as we discuss the narrative myths surrounding rural MN, from population statistics, to workforce and housing. ruralmn.org/podcast/season…
I could share this and be very professional about it. But this is my niece and she is so amazingly incredible!!! I could not be more proud of her. Next Generation gives me so much hope! #TheFutureIsFemale @BenyaKraus @leadformn @LeadForAmerica_ @TuftsUniversity @HHHSchool
We are so excited about the Wadena Development Authority's recent partnership with @leadformn . Their fellow, Lillian Norman, will be in the community for two years working on #arts and #economicdevelopment projects. Learn more about Lillian's work here: thealliancemn.org/news-&-events/…
LFMN Fellow Matthew Sauser is working in Warroad, MN to facilitate the expansion of broadband to the greater Warroad School District area. “This work is important to me because having equitable, accessible broadband will lead to a greater growth for our rural communities.”
Webinar: Amazon effect on rural tax revenues ruralmn.org/webinar-amazon…
LFA co-founder Benya Kraus was featured on the front cover of River Valley Woman. Benya talked about finding value in serving our “home” communities and her work in helping cultivate the next generation of public service leaders. Read it here: online.fliphtml5.com/xbrzz/eobh/
We're #UMNProud #community leaders like Erik Osberg can use research by @UMNExt's @GrokRural to help change the #rural narrative. He often refers to Ben's study of "brain gain" in rural places to market @OtterTailCoMN as an attractive area to live and work.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/changing-…
Fellow Sabri Fair is serving with Region Nine Development Commission in South Central Minnesota. "Everything on this planet deserves a positive existence, & I know this can be guaranteed through sustainability which aims for economic, social, & environmental well-being of all.”
⭐️LFMN FELLOW: Patrick Garry is serving in Redwood County to facilitate the expansion of broadband to the area. Patrick also has acquired a passion for agricultural innovation and a love of rural communities. #startwhereyoulive #LFMN
⭐️LFMN FELLOW: Amber Lewis is advancing the region's Welcoming Community Programming. “This work is important to me because this is the area that my family has long called home and I hope to continue to see growth and success in this place." #startwhereyoulive #LFMN
⭐️LFMN FELLOW: Carter Grupp is serving the community of Ottertail County where his work will be focused on rural broadband development. Carter’s goal is to work in urban planning and development, and he strives to one day hold the position of City Administrator.
📰 River Valley Woman’s December GIVE! issue is on stands now with @leadformn Executive Director, Benya Kraus on the cover! Read full article here: bit.ly/3xWZKHx #startwhereyoulive
Current Fellows are serving in roles related to sustainability, equity, business, and more! Register for @leadformn virtual info session using 🔗 in bio.
⭐️LFMN Fellow: Adam Schneider is serving the Little Earth neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Adam will be engaging community members to promote environmental justice.
LFMN FELLOW SPOTLIGHT: Ricky Mojekwu is serving in Worthington, Minnesota as he aims to uplift immigrants in southwest Minnesota and foster harmony through outreach and a greater access to legal services. #startwhereyoulive #LFMN
⭐️LFMN Fellow: Will Olson is helping the Armory Arts & Events Center establish a strategic plan in Park Rapids, MN. “I have been involved in the Arts my whole life and I am intimately familiar with the value that access to the arts can bring to a community."
⭐️LFMN Fellow: Lillian Norman is using artisan development as a tool for economic growth in Wadena, MN. "This work is important because rural areas are often forgotten when it comes to art and culture, despite the people here being deeply creative and innovative at their roots."
This is what a flourishing rural entrepreneurial ecosystem looks like after 10 weeks! #rural #innovation #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #economicdevelopment #LeadForMinnesota #LFMN
Congratulations to Jon Berg - winner of Waseca New Business Challenge & prize package worth over $30k to open his business Good Game Gaming Center! Shout out to @mollybyron01, “Waseca homecomer” + LFMN’s Comms & Outreach Manager, for her leadership on this project!
WNBC demonstrates what an innovative community program via multiple partnerships can foster for business development in rural towns. I'm excited to continue working with this cohort & hope to share our program with other communities! #economicdevelopment southernminn.com/waseca_county_…
Rural Development Kan... @RurDev_Kansas
17K Followers 15K Following USDA Rural Development in Kansas is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural Kansas.
NatalieMorgan @QmI3did0622bp8
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Wheteac @wheteac63382
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Moothe @Moothe432611
82 Followers 5K Following
Tesloumit @tesloumit13782
107 Followers 7K Following “Working from the heart with passion is an art!”
Syd Bauer @busdriversyd
450 Followers 725 Following safety, snacks, friendship | she/they | Rural, MN 🌻❄️🌈🤟🏻 #FreePalestine #WearAMask
Shannon Watson @shannonkwatson
3K Followers 4K Following Founder & ED at @majority_middle | TEDx Speaker | Collaboration Advocate | Civic Thinker | Reads the Comments | The Relationships ARE the Work
Swan Lake Resort & Ca... @swanlakecamp
188 Followers 3K Following Takin' summers slow - lakeside resort & campground with cabins, RV, & tent camping | 17463 Co Rd 29, Fergus Falls, MN | [email protected] | 218-736-4626
Learn Or Teach @LearnOrTeachLMS
109 Followers 824 Following Turn any document into a SCORM course in under a minute using AI on the Learn Or Teach LMS. 🚀 Start a free trial: https://t.co/CEppUxFZHO
MACV @MACVorg
556 Followers 724 Following Our mission is ending Veteran homelessness. Help us make an impact: https://t.co/qApsURApjj
Marisa Jones @MindsetMarisa
137 Followers 2K Following ❤ Yourself, Mindset is Everything, Tech Geek - Author-The Lotus Tattoo - There's wonder in your world, you just have to look closer- Freedom 🇺🇸 Ultra Maga
Matthew Fitzgerald @fitz_matthew
469 Followers 896 Following Central MN Farmer - opinions and tractor pics
Maggiy Emery @MaggiyEmery
435 Followers 908 Following Making the world better with @safehandsrescue, @protect_mn, @rural_rising, @hca_mn, @AndrewGoodmanF, Greener Pastures. MN. Basically a hobbit.
Rural Rising Project @Rural_Rising
213 Followers 303 Following Reviving rural campaigns through grassroots power. Supporting rural candidates, campaign staff, and the communities they serve.
John Hest @JohnHestMN
275 Followers 626 Following Farm-grown dad, educator, union member | Former Candidate for MN State House
Adam🌻🌹 🏳️�... @AdamTheGingerMN
433 Followers 3K Following Independent and progressive politics are my jam. Community Organizer and Policy Nerd. Views are my own. He/Him/His
Beth M @bmviggy
353 Followers 1K Following Always a work in progress. We can all do better. We need empathy, try it. Amy Pohler's stunt double. #ruralfeminism PhD candidate. Single mom.
U of MN Project REACH @UMNProjectREACH
49 Followers 41 Following Project REACH (Rural Experts Advancing Community Health) supported by @UMN_CTSI & @UMNclinaffairs. Health policy and leadership training for rural MN leaders.
Sarah Clyne @sarahyclyne
419 Followers 730 Following “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone is thinking. -Haruki Murakami
ImSue&YoureNot @SueDieter
223 Followers 864 Following There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. she/her. All opinions are my own.
Chet Bodin @Workforce_NWMN
60 Followers 121 Following Business & Community Development Manager MN DEED
Grade A+ Writers (Pro... @WritersAmazon
520 Followers 3K Following For assistance with your #essays, #Coursework, #Online Classes,#Data Analysis,& #Dissertation etc Email: [email protected] or WhatsApp +1 956-815-2087
Choose Roseville @ChooseRoseville
103 Followers 604 Following The Choose Roseville campaign is creating awareness of small, locally owned business. #ChooseRoseville
Teresa Dentino @TeresaDentino
2K Followers 1K Following Facilitating traction and growth of the Start-up and supporting ecosystem. Coaching Execs and Founders Silicon Valley+the Midwest. Operator: #ValleytoThePrairie
Ahava Silkey-Jones @silkeyjones
196 Followers 912 Following
boudou @boudou67769412
256 Followers 4K Following ✝️Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.🙏❤️✝️
Kris LaFavor @designahead
218 Followers 931 Following Principle @ Design Ahead. We discover ways to move clients forward by design. Co-work @cocoMSP.
HerhuskyMN @HerhuskyMn
212 Followers 547 Following Former Workforce Strategy Consultant for DEED, now in healthcare, advocate for regional economic development and downtown revitalization, opinions are my own.
Minnesota Compass @MNCompass
5K Followers 3K Following Inspiring action with nonpartisan data & trends. Led by Wilder Research. Backed by a collaborative of foundations. Tweets: @sheri_holm
Carson Ouellette @CarsonOuellette
46 Followers 1K Following
View_From_Here @View_From_Here
892 Followers 3K Following Kathy D farms, raises kids, cows, organic food, clean energy in Big Stone Co MN.
Marcia Ballinger @marciaballinger
1K Followers 1K Following Co-founder & Principal, Ballinger | Leafblad; fmr board chair @capellaU, Author, 20-Minute Networking Meeting, Winning the Executive Interview & Make the Jump
Michael Anderson @npmichael
611 Followers 1K Following Consultant to nonprofits: mergers, strategy, biz and financial planning. @FTClinic board member. Minnesotan. Baseball fan. Lake Superior enthusiast. he/him.
Gophers56091 @Gophers56091
725 Followers 2K Following To quote the great philosophers Chumbawamba, I get knocked down, but I get up again, you're never gonna keep me down. Tweets are my own.
Brian @bvoerding
401 Followers 1K Following
Minnesota Counties @MNcounties
2K Followers 1K Following The membership organization of all 87 Minnesota counties.
Anna Boroff @Anna_Boroff
2K Followers 3K Following Mom of boys, Burnsville MN. State Gov Affairs, Comcast. Tweets are my own.
Jeanne Poppe @RepPoppe
2K Followers 2K Following
Virajita Singh @VirajitaSingh
406 Followers 949 Following CDIO @ Mia. Former higher ed leader. Fields incl. Equity & Diversity, Design Thinking, Community Resilience, Architecture, Partnership Studies, Art.
Nathan Winter @NeighborNate_Ag
631 Followers 942 Following Fulda, MN farm kid and Class of 96. Alum #mnwest '98 & #umn '01,'09 Lives near Hutchinson, MN. #UMNproud #umnext Interests: agriculture, leadership & community.
CenterforRuralHealth @CRuralHealth
3K Followers 517 Following The Center for Rural Health connects resources and knowledge to strengthen the health of people in rural communities.
MN Center for Rural P... @ruralpolicymn
1K Followers 488 Following The MN Center for Rural Policy and Development provides an unbiased, non-partisan look at rural issues through focused research. RT does not mean endorsement.
Rural Resurrection @ruralresurrect
330 Followers 882 Following On the never-ending hunt to help rural Midwest communities to not just survive, but THRIVE. (Tweets do not represent the thoughts/beliefs of Chris’ employers.)
Alan Morgan @Amorganrural
3K Followers 3K Following CEO of the National Rural Health Association. #Rural advocate | #HealthPolicy | @RuralHealth 🌾
Jessica Ulrich-Schad @julrichschad
429 Followers 1K Following Rural community and natural resource social scientist at Utah State University, adventure seeker, acamama
Legal Ruralism @legalruralism
1K Followers 4K Following @lisareneepruitt started blog in 2007 to comment on intersection of law w/ #rural folks lives. Law & Rural Livelihoods course first taught @UCDavisLaw in 2008.
Mendi Anschutz @MendiAnschutz
68 Followers 604 Following Rural Kansan, Director of Advancement for NCK Tech College Foundation, wife, and mother
Bernadine Joselyn @brjoselyn
456 Followers 934 Following Process Design Artist. Rural Broadband Champion. Mom. Family Forest owner. Views my own.
Amber Hanson Glaeser @AmberGlaeser
850 Followers 844 Following Passion for agriculture, political junkie, Gustie alum, spending my days at Land O'Lakes... all tweets are my own.
Manu Raju @mkraju
596K Followers 8K Following Anchor and Chief Congressional Correspondent, CNN. “Inside Politics Sunday with Manu Raju.” 8a/11aET Sunday. Rabid Chicago sports fan. Wisconsin Badger for life
Rural EdChat @RuralEdChat
1K Followers 82 Following
I Am a Rural Teacher @IAARTCampaign
979 Followers 271 Following Rural teachers from across the US share ideas, stories, and best practices | Submit stories: https://t.co/Lae7L8yWmW
HerhuskyMN @HerhuskyMn
212 Followers 547 Following Former Workforce Strategy Consultant for DEED, now in healthcare, advocate for regional economic development and downtown revitalization, opinions are my own.Minnesota Rising @MinnesotaRising
3K Followers 2K Following Blogging and tweeting about the rising Millennial generation in Minnesota. We are the ones we have been waiting for. Alter ego @dkix.
Rural Reconciliation ... @Rural_Reconcile
597 Followers 64 Following Pursuing a new path forward through an honest accounting of rural past and present. Hosted by @Anthony_Schutz, @ShoemakerJess, @UNLCollegeofLaw
ISU School of Ed. @ISUSOE
1K Followers 568 Following The School of Education at Iowa State University. Educating, challenging, and preparing the leaders of tomorrow.
Campaign for College @CollegeOpp
6K Followers 2K Following We tweet for access to #highered & student success in #CA.
Stephanie Sowl, PhD @StephanieSowl
488 Followers 545 Following #HigherEd PhD | associate director of research | researches rural college access, mobility post-college | Tweets my own
Northwest Registered ... @northwestagent
11K Followers 3K Following Northwest Registered Agent is a Business Identity Service. Start and run your business the right way. Get your LLC, website, and more in 10 minutes & 10 clicks.
Amber Lewis @aambielewis
71 Followers 294 Following M.S. Conflict Analysis and Resolution from the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution. Committed to strengthening and building U.S. communities.
Minnesota State @MinnStateEdu
10K Followers 3K Following Serving 270,000 students with 33 colleges and universities throughout the state. Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer and educator.
Minnesota Housing @mnhousing
4K Followers 1K Following Creating, preserving and financing affordable housing in Minnesota. Tweets from Communications.
Housing Assistance Co... @RuralHome
3K Followers 881 Following HAC is a national nonprofit that supports affordable housing efforts throughout rural America.
Homes for All Minneso... @Homes4AllMN
1K Followers 163 Following Statewide coalition of 250+ orgs working to advance policy and funding initiatives that lead to housing stability for all Minnesotans. Est. 2011. #Homes4AllMN
Emily Krekelberg @em_krekelberg
1K Followers 759 Following Farm safety & health advocate. Exhausted skating fan. The internet’s favorite butter queen. Tattooed. Black Lives Matter. Views are my own. she/her 🏳️🌈♎️
View_From_Here @View_From_Here
892 Followers 3K Following Kathy D farms, raises kids, cows, organic food, clean energy in Big Stone Co MN.
3RNET @3RNET
626 Followers 650 Following 3RNET is the Nation’s Most Trusted Resource for Health Professionals Seeking Careers in Rural and Underserved Communities. https://t.co/K8TAltGwxR
RUPRI Health Policy @RUPRIHealth
1K Followers 256 Following The mission of the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis is to provide timely analysis to federal and state health policy makers.
Otto Bremer Trust @OttoBremer
2K Followers 166 Following A private charitable trust established in 1944 that invests in people, places, and opportunities in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Michael Anderson @npmichael
611 Followers 1K Following Consultant to nonprofits: mergers, strategy, biz and financial planning. @FTClinic board member. Minnesotan. Baseball fan. Lake Superior enthusiast. he/him.
Dr. MayKao Y. Hang @MayKaoHang
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TakeAction Minnesota @TakeActionMN
12K Followers 3K Following Independent, multiracial people's organization advancing democracy and justice. Text ACTION to 87843 for updates.
ISAIAH @ISAIAHMN
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Voices for Racial Jus... @Voices4RJ
2K Followers 789 Following This account is no longer active or monitored. You can follow our work and reach us at our website and on our other social media platforms (@voices4rj).
Paul Peltier @PaulPeltier
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Elisa Rasmussen @rasmussen_elisa
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B Kyle @BrendaKyle
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St. Paul Area Chamber @SPACC
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The Bridgespan Group @BridgespanGroup
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Inside Philanthropy @InsidePhilanthr
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Shannon Watson @Shannon_MAA
1K Followers 1 Following Finally combining Twitter handles before sunsetting this one. Join me at @shannonkwatson. Need to text me? 651.295.8515
Capella University @CapellaU
30K Followers 892 Following Accredited. Online. Flexible. We’re built for working adults who keep pushing forward.
@creategoodbiz @creategoodbiz
47 Followers 95 Following @creategood helps organizations advance antiracism through equity-centered strategic planning, evaluation and design.
Marcia Ballinger @marciaballinger
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Naaima Khan @naaimak
640 Followers 574 Following Writer, evaluation fan, strategic planner, facilitator and equity/inclusion advocate @CreateGoodBiz. The struggle for justice starts from within.
MPR Art Hounds @MPRArtHounds
3K Followers 630 Following Art Hounds: members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art.
DeAnna D Cummings @MizzBossLadyDee
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