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Ground Level Blog

Rural America heads for St. Paul

The National Rural Assembly, a gathering of small-town officials, non-profit leaders, community activists and experts from a variety of walks of life, is gathering in June for the first time outside of Washington, D.C. This year’s assembly is being held in St. Paul, MN, of June 28-30.
by Dave Peters

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Virginia hospital to join forces with Essentia

Virginia hospital to join forces with Essentia

Virginia Regional Medical Center has entered into a letter of intent with Duluth-based Essentia Health.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Todd County marks anniversary of Initiative Foundation grant

Todd County marks anniversary of Initiative Foundation grant

One year after receiving a Healthy Communities Partnership grant from the Initiative Foundation of Little Falls, Todd County has seen changes.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Todd County votes to pursue broadband

Todd County votes to pursue broadband

Todd County will put up $20,000 to study the feasibility of building a county-wide broadband network.
by Jennifer Vogel

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The demise of the independent doctor

Doctors in Minnesota find it harder all the time to run small practices, opting instead to join larger medical systems like Avera.
by Jennifer Vogel

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New Ground Level Home Page

Ground Level has a new menu page that provides easy access to all the project’s stories, videos and white papers.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Telemental Health Fills Rural Health Care Gap

Telemental Health Fills Rural Health Care Gap

Using cameras and monitors, a University of Minnesota program brings mental health services to the far reaches of the state.
by Jennifer Vogel

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Glimmers of change emerge from St. James conversations

The league of Minnesota Cities held four community conversations in St. James, Minn., the first of 10 cities where residents are being encouraged to examine what services they want from their cities and how they should be delivered and paid for.
by Dave Peters

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