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How do you get a rural doc? Launch a rural med school
Social Issues

How do you get a rural doc? Launch a rural med school

The Medical College of Wisconsin launched a central Wisconsin campus 10 years ago. The effort offers lessons for University of Minnesota officials to consider as they prepare to open a new medical school campus in St. Cloud in 2025.

Healthy soil, clean water are central to environmentally-friendly agriculture, but the challenges in the field go deep
Conservation

Healthy soil, clean water are central to environmentally-friendly agriculture, but the challenges in the field go deep

The future of agriculture lies at the intersection of economic, environmental, political, and familial forces

Good corporate culture is a priority for businesses in today's labor market. (Andi Arnold for The Optimist)
Business

How culture helped 2 St. Cloud manufacturers grow despite the tight labor market

So what does a good, intentional culture look like? Experts agree it's responsive to employees and treats them with respect

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