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America is a land divided between those who dwell in cities — diverse, educated and growing economically — and those who live in the country — white, uneducated and dependent on dying industries. 

But research shows the so-called urban-rural divide is mostly a myth that is hurting the country as a whole. 

Monday, on a special Minnesota Now, MPR News host Kerri Miller and two guests — both of whom have deep roots in rural America — debunked some myths and shed some light on the realities of rural America. 

For more on Kerri Miller’s series of town halls throughout Minnesota focusing on the rewards and challenges of making a home in rural America, check out 

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If you live in a city or suburb, what you think you know about rural America is either outdated or wrong. On a special episode of Minnesota Now, host Kerri Miller talks with two academics who grew up and still live in rural areas to dispel the misunderstandings that feed the urban-rural divide. 

The U.S. urban-rural divide is mostly a myth. Here's what's real.

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