Our web site has changed!

As we grow and evolve, we decided it was time for a new look for our web site. Please note, that the addresses for many of the pages have changed and you may have to change some of your bookmarks accordingly. Going to www.ruralmn.org will get you to the new homepage, and you will be able to access all the new pages through those links.

Now available: Rural Minnesota Journal, Education volume

The second issue of Rural Minnesota Journal is now available to order or to download from our site. This issue tackles the topic of "Educating Rural Minnesota's Children," with original articles by education experts from around the state. To find out more, visit the Rural Minnesota Journal home page.

Register now for Rural Minnesota Forum:
"Educating Rural Minnesota's Children"

The Center is taking registrations now for "Educating Rural Minnesota's Children," the inaugural Rural Minnesota Forum taking place Nov. 15 in St. Paul. For more information, visit the RMJ/RMF home page.

Center receives two-year challenge grant

The Center for Rural Policy and Development has been awarded a two-year challenge grant from the McKnight Foundation that will match dollar for dollar any new and increased memberships and sponsorships to the Center. For more information on how you can support the Center through this generous grant, visit our News & Notes page.

Latest newsletter is on the site

The Summer 2006 newsletter is up on our web site.This issue contains a Q&A with Curt Heidt of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, explaining what that bank for banks does for rural Development. There are also articles on the proposed motor vehicle sales tax amendment that will be on the ballot this fall and news on the upcoming issue of Rural Minnesota Journal, its associated forum in November, and review of the 2006 Legislative session.

Atlas of Minnesota, Online Edition

The Atlas of Minnesota is now online, with updated maps and downloadable chapters. Visit the different map pages to view data for each county, or download pdfs and Powerpoint slides for reports and presentations. Chapters will be updated regularly with the most current data available. Click here to check out the Atlas Online or click on the permanent Atlas link to the left.

Become a member of the Center for Rural Policy and Development

You add your voice to the growing number of rural supporters by becoming a member of the Center for Rural Policy and Development. As a member, you'll receive the results of all our new policy research, our quarterly newsletters, early registration to our forums, and you will be able to participate in helping us set our research agenda. But most importantly, you'll be showing your support for the Center and its objective, non-partisan research on rural issues. To find out more, click here. We now accept credit cards!

To read and download all our publications, visit the Publications page.