Looking to the Future Bagley, a town of 1,300 in north central Minnesota with its own Lake Lamand, also serves as the gateway to Itasca State Park. Itasca is known as the source of the mighty Mississippi River, yet it’s equally famous for over 3,000 acres of old-growth pine. Community leaders in Bagley often describe […]
Luverne’s Prairie Spirit: Let it Grow!
Luverne: Home of the VIP Since the summer of 1999, the people of Luverne have been exploring ways to strengthen their community. Through the Blandin Community Investment Partnership (BCIP) process of priority setting, resource inventory, and implementation planning, the VIP (vision, involvement, promise) project has emerged. A commitment to the youth and land of this […]
Community Responds to Calls for Communication and Collaboration
Community Responds to Calls for Communication and Collaboration The picturesque small town of Orofino, Idaho, recognizes that a balance must be maintained between community development with its focus on quality of life issues for residents, and economic development with a focus on standard of living and opportunities for businesses. “We have more people stepping forward […]
Root River Market
Community Owned Doris Henderson, and dozens of other enthusiastic members of the southeastern Minnesota community of Houston, have created a community-owned grocery store and pharmacy. The 7,000 square foot grocery, called the Root River Market is dedicated to community development and the citizens of Houston. “Business is pretty good. People really like the quality of […]