By Mark Schultz The people of Minnesota are beginning to consider what they would like the future of the state to look like in the context of the fall gubernatorial elections. Will they elect Minnesota’s first woman governor? Go “Back to the Future” with a former governor? Select a leader in agriculture policy? Or a […]
A Physician’s View: We Must Have Legislators Supporting True Healthcare Reform
Dr. Aleta Borrud Healthcare is a crisis for most people across the U.S., particularly in our rural areas. People delay going to the doctor because of $7,000 to $13,000 deductibles. Local newspapers announce benefit events to finance a child’s expensive cancer therapy. Beginning farmers limit their income growth to avoid losing MinnesotaCare, a public program […]
There Are No Healthy Communities Without Racial Justice
By Laura Frerichs NOTE: Land Stewardship Project board of directors member Laura Frerichs spoke April 24 at the National Press Club during the People’s Action Rural & Small Town Organizing Cohort Gathering. Below is the text of her talk: My name is Laura Frerichs. I’m an organic vegetable farmer from rural Hutchinson, Minn., where I […]
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