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When Craig Schroeder returned to his rural Nebraska hometown in the 1980s, the economy was tight. Read More »

The South Dakota Public Broadcasting program “South Dakota Focus” took up the topic of growing small towns Oct. 15. Read More »

With a little investment of time by community elders, helping youth realize their potential, the road connecting a youth’s passion and purpose doesn’t have to lead too far from home. Read More »

“Creating your own opportunity” in the place where you want to live requires a different mindset from following a set career ladder. Read More »

Organics, specialty crops and emerging technologies are “where it’s at” for young farmers, according to the nation’s top ag official. Read More »

Healthy relationships are the foundation of rural communities. And the community of Arlington, S.D., has determined relationships must reach outside the town’s own 900 residents to truly be successful. Read More »

One Saturday, I received a video chat call from my older brother, who at the time was traveling in Cambodia. Read More »

Some business people are lucky enough to not only build up a good business, but also good successors in the process—which is good not only for families and businesses, but also for local communities. Read More »

Often, the key to breaking down age-old problems is bringing in fresh ideas. What better place to find new ideas than in the minds of young people? Read More »

Involving youth in community decisions is a matter of investment: A little time and effort spent now will pay off in years to come. Read More »