Special Episode 07: Festivals and events during a pandemic
Festivals and events around the state and country have seen many changes in 2020. Whether it is canceling a community festival or creating a virtual ...
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Vital Connections On Air is a podcast from University of Minnesota Extension's Center for Community Vitality that explores the trends and topics important to communities and their leaders. You will hear new research and insights from University of Minnesota and University Minnesota Extension professionals as well as great stories from local communities and organizations.
Special Episode 06: Minnesota tourism during the pandemic
The tourism industry has been impacted by the pandemic. Today we hear from Xinyi (Lisa) Qian from the University of Minnesota Extension Tourism Cente...
Special Episode 05: Exploring emotions during a pandemic
As we transition to more social lives and face some of the losses of pattern and routine we may be dealing with new emotions. Join in my conversation ...
Special Episode 04: Focusing on what you can choose
It is common to hear from people that they are feeling overwhelmed as we face the issues that are in front of us. Join in my conversation with Lori R...
Special Episode 03: Impacts on Retail
Covid-19 has impacted businesses differently. Some are flourishing during this time and others are trying to figure out how they will keep the doors ...
Special Episode 02: Navigating Change
Our world is constantly changing; now more than ever before. Community leaders are being forced to not only navigate their own responses to change bu...
Special Episode 01: Economists on the Economy
Today, the dial is moving; businesses are opening. What do communities do to support business now? Look deeper to figure out who's affected. Double...
Episode 25: Rural-Urban Workforce Opportunities
Minnesota has a problem that doesn’t exist in many states; a diverse economy that has grown during challenging times. This economy requires workers i...
Episode 24: Rural-Urban Economic Interdependencies
Many people assume that the economies of rural and urban communities look very different. Surprisingly, there are many similarities. Brigid Tuck join...
Episode 23: REM for REV
Evaluation doesn’t have to be a paper survey. In this episode Scott Chazdon and Pam Bishop share how Ripple Effects Mapping has allowed Rural Entrepr...