A year after Strong Towns shared its message in this rural Minnesota region, small-scale improvement projects abound.
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Recent results from a survey during Strong Towns' events on the Minnesota Iron Range show how the Strong Towns message is changing the minds of people in that community and moving the conversation in a new direction.
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As part of our Iron Range events last week, Chuck Marohn was asked to participate in a local tv program, Almanac North. The hosts asked some challenging, insightful questions. Here's the interview.
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A roundup of our most popular pieces about the Iron Range.
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Leah Calgaro is a lifelong resident of the Iron Range. She chose a unique path for a young person and recently purchased a mixed-use building in downtown Virginia, MN. She is living in the upstairs while renovating the other floors. This is her story.
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The Iron Range events have been informative, engaging, and challenging. We're especially pleased with the local response. Here is some recent press coverage of our work on the Range.
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Not only do small downtown shops provide a higher rate of tax revenue than big box stores; they're also a much lower risk investment for the community.
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It's our last day on the Iron Range. Here's how we're spending it.
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Aaron J. Brown is a writer, radio producer and college instructor living and working on the Iron Range. In this interview between friends, Aaron discusses mining, education, and economics on the Iron Range.
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Nevada Littlewolf is the youngest member of the Virginia city councilor and first American Indian to sit on the council. She is shaping a new path for the Iron Range.
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Adding a second story builds community wealth without adding any expense. It's the sure way to real prosperity.
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Today, Strong Towns is hosting several events in the East Range area of Minnesota including a walking tour, a panel discussion on collaboration, and a Curbside Chat.
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Mary McReynolds-Pellinen is an environmental planner, a city councilor and a champion for a renovated historic art center in Virginia, MN. She's doing her part to make the Iron Range a better place.
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Andrew Hanegmon talks about starting the Iron Range Makerspace and his hopes for this new venture in a podcast interview.
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When all the frontiers have been conquered, and industrial growth stagnates, what is left? The new frontier is not at the edge of towns like Coleraine, it’s right on top.
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Plus a report from the road, from Chuck and Jason.
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Different approaches to building produce very different financial results that can be easily measured and contrasted.
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The Iron Range Makerspace will connect residents with space, tools and community to build new businesses and create a better economic future for the region. Founder, Andrew Hanegmon, filled us in on this cool new project.
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