Health Care
National Rural Health Day
Rural communities have unique healthcare needs. Today more than ever, rural communities must address accessibility issues, a lack of healthcare providers, the needs of a
Rural Assembly focuses on 'building an inclusive nation'
July 1, 2011
More than 300 rural leaders from across the United States met in St. Paul, Minn., June 28-30 for the 2011 Gathering of the National Rural Assembly.
"Either I am a nobody or I'm a nation" - Dee Davis' Closing Speech
By Natascha Shawver, July 1, 2011"As we move forward, we’ve got to think about how this story turns out. We need to engage with each other and find that purpose – find that purpose and keep going.
Local host committee honors Minnesota rural champions
By Natascha Shawver, July 1, 2011
The Minnesota host committee of the 2011 Gathering of the National Rural Assembly honored "rural champions" at the evening program on Wednesday, June 29.
Rural champion awards were given to nine state leaders who have worked on behalf of rural people and their issues.
Recipients were:
- Jane Freeman
- Bob Bergland
- Anne Kanten
- Al Quie
- Rod Leonard
- Cy Carpenter
- Lou Ann Kling
- Jim Nichols
- Sr. Mary Mark Tacheny
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie addressed the Assembly after the presentations, calling on participants to use their love of place to inspire them to act on behalf of rural communities.
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie speaking at the 2011 National Rural Assembly
By Natascha Shawver, June 30, 2011“Are They Less Significant?”
By Natascha Shawver, June 29, 2011From our good friend Bill Bishop at the Daily Yonder:
Pictures Day 2
By Natascha Shawver, June 29, 2011Col. Mark Mykleby and Capt. Wayne Porter discuss their "National Strategic Narrative"
By Natascha Shawver, June 29, 2011Navy Captain Wayne Porter and Marine Colonel Mark Mykleby were asked to write a new national security plan for the U.S.
