The Middle of Everywhere with Ben Winchester, Part 1
"The seeds of success for rural economies have been planted!" So says the controversial champion of the rural narrative, University of Minnesota educator and researcher Dr. Ben Winchester, a demographer at the University of Minnesota's. Extension Center for Community Vitality.
"If the small town i…
The Middle of Everywhere with Dr. Ben Winchester, Part 2
Lou and Ben Winchester continue their discussion about the changes taking place in rural communities and the misperceptions afoot. You will enjoy the second part of this Podcast. While Lou claims, "The Middle of Nowhere is No More," Ben adds, "And we live in the middle of Everywhere!"
Ben has bee…
Rural Voice at the Minnesota State Fair
The third season of Rural Voice kicked off at the Minnesota State Fair on Monday, Aug. 26. It was a steamy day, but it didn’t discourage rural change makers who gathered at the MPR booth for a lively and hopeful town hall with moderator Kerri Miller.
The question before them: How is rural Minnesot…
Rural Voice at the Minnesota State Fair
The third season of Rural Voice kicked off at the Minnesota State Fair on Monday, Aug. 26. It was a steamy day, but it didn’t discourage rural change makers who gathered at the MPR booth for a lively and hopeful town hall with moderator Kerri Miller.
The question before them: How is rural Minnesot…
143. Getting Beyond the STP (Same Ten People) in Your Small Town
This is our first-ever LIVE podcast recording! This episode was recorded on the main stage of the 2024 Main Street Summit in Watford City, ND and features guests Pat Bertagnolli of Job Service North Dakota and Mike Knutson of Dakota Resources. When we got asked to host this live show during the sum…
Ben Winchester: The Rural Brain Gain
Narrative plays a critical role in what funders support, and unexamined narratives can create unintended consequences. We often hear about the brain drain in communities as young talent leaves, but Rural Sociologist Ben Winchester offers facts around an alternative narrative—the brain gain— a demog…
Another Fall 2025 Event Round Up
What’s Up Ely is a podcast that celebrates the spirit of Ely, Minnesota – Ely is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene. It also just so happens to be a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounded by the Superior National…
S5:E25 - Rural Housing Data with Ben Winchester
One of our favorite guests is back! Ben Winchester is a rural researcher who digs into the intersection of housing, demographics, and community vitality. In this episode, we're going over some of his latest research and the trends he's seeing, and why now is the time to make plans for growing our s…
The Great Wealth Transfer: What it Means for Rural Communities, with Ben Winchester and Janel Fredericksen
The Great Wealth Transfer: What It Means for Rural Communitieswith Ben Winchester and Janel Fredericksen
Over the next two decades, America will see the largest transfer of wealth in history—and rural communities stand to gain or lose more than many realize. In this timely conversation, hosts Camil…
As rural MN diversifies and grows, one expert says housing will be key to sustained growth
A new report shows many parts of greater Minnesota are diversifying and growing. However, sustained population growth looks unlikely with an aging Baby Boomer generation and declining birth rates. That's the topline from the 2026 State of Rural report by the Center for Rural Policy and Development.…
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