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“The Final Girl” from LAKE SONG by Lesley Pratt Bannatyne, recommended by Daphne Kalotay| Electric Literature
Not all rural communities are the same. Data from Kansas and Missouri reveal how differences across contexts can affect teacher recruitment and retention. The post New teachers in rural America appeared first on Kappan Online.| Kappan Online
While formally, family law across Ontario is the same, there are significant practical differences for women living in rural and remote communities. We have a… The post Managing family law issues in rural & remote communities appeared first on Family Court & Beyond.| Family Court & Beyond
“The Final Girl” from LAKE SONG by Lesley Pratt Bannatyne, recommended by Daphne Kalotay| Electric Literature
A new visitor to Channel-Port aux Basques, nestled between sea and mountains on Newfoundland’s southwestern tip, would probably never notice that post-tropical storm Fiona blew through here on Sept. 24, 2022. In the years since, some areas of this town of about 3,500 people have simply been erased — either the homes were swept out […] Read More Channel-Port aux Basques: Looking Toward a Post-Fiona Future| Research Studies – IRPP
Gerry Higgins shares insights from Sabah, where rural social enterprises are creating lasting impact ahead of the 2025 Rural Gathering.| SEWF
Tourism data from 2024 indicates that several counties in South Dakota had a spike in visitor spending, and most of those are rural.| South Dakota News Watch
Fundraising campaign has raised more than half of $4.5 million goal.| South Dakota News Watch
High birth rate on reservations and presence of college students counteracts aging counties, as state's average age creeps past 38.| South Dakota News Watch
Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green highlighted the new Golden LEAF Schools initiative’s potential to improve school performance in an interview with Golden LEAF Foundation President Scott Hamilton published last week. In the interview, Green said Golden LEAF Schools held their kickoff conference with all 15 participating rural middle schools this summer. Hamilton and Green both attended the conference.… The post ‘An incredible investment in NC’: Superintendent Green discusses Golde...| EdNC
Scott Hamilton, president and CEO of the Golden LEAF Foundation, outline the long-term goals of the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative.| EdNC
Former custodian's legal claims included misleading allegations about supposed Drexel security threat, Burke County school district says. Burke schools dispute lawsuit claims. Plaintiff says she won’t pursue case. is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support ...| Carolina Public Press
In Missouri, nearly 42% of counties are defined as maternity care deserts, higher than the nationwide average. Rural families face fewer options and greater distances to get OB-GYN care. The post As rural maternity care units close, Missouri families lose options appeared first on The Beacon.| The Beacon
Republican Public Utilities Commission chair takes break from re-election effort but still aims for another term in Pierre.| South Dakota News Watch
Deadly flash floods from Tropical Storms Fred and Helene struck parts of Haywood County, NC. New siren system offers early warning.| Carolina Public Press
Forever silent. A deconsecrated church in a small rural town in eastern North Dakota. What’s left behind.| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
A remote Queensland GP says he is quitting for the sake of his mental health as he struggles to find someone to take over.| www.abc.net.au
Research shows online resources and community have a positive effect on the mental health of many LGBTQ+ rural teens.| EdNC
See which critical access hospitals made our list of most socially responsible hospitals…and which ones are at risk of shutting down services or closure. The post These top critical access hospitals are at risk of closure appeared first on Lown Institute.| Lown Institute
After years of harassment, Home of the Brave artist residency founder Eileen Muza sold the ghost town property. The new owner will restart the program in Cisco, Utah, this fall. The post The Birth, Death, and Resurrection of a Ghost Town Artist Residency appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
America’s farmers are experts at working with what they have. But when it comes to transportation, even the best farmers cannot work around a broken system. Roads, bridges, railways, and […] The post Keep Fertilizer Moving: Why America’s Food Supply Depends on Long-Term Transportation Investment appeared first on The Fertilizer Institute.| The Fertilizer Institute
The affordable housing complex Mike Tiller is hoping for is unlike anything else in his community.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Public TV and radio outlets in NC face layoffs and other emergency measures. Damage to media infrastructure could end some programming.| Carolina Public Press
A free online course is making it easier for educators, forestry and conservation professionals, and sustainability leaders to help strengthen community connections to trees and …| Project Learning Tree
Belfield, a city (per the legal definition) in southwest North Dakota just a brief drive from one of the state’s biggest attractions, has seemingly bucked the trend of similarly sized communities throughout the Great Plains. Specifically, it isn’t dwindling to nothing. Instead of experiencing dramatic population loss, Belfield has largely hovered around 1,000 persons for ...Read more... The post Religious enclave in rural America: even the Great Plains can perplex. first appeared on A...| American Dirt.
Cites ‘unforeseeable site-specific geographic and economic challenges’ as reason for default| Broadband Breakfast
Temps de lecture : 8minutesAvailable in English. Plus de 80 % des Canadiens vivent dans des villes, le reste étant réparti dans les vastes régions rurales et éloignées du pays. Ces collectivités rurales représentent un segment démographique à part entière, avec ses caractéristiques, ses contributions... Lire la suite › L’article Cartographie des régions urbaines et rurales au Canada est apparu en premier sur Notes de la Colline.| Notes de la Colline
This HillNote focuses specifically on the definitions of “urban,” “rural” and “remoteness” according to Statistics Canada. A clear understanding of these statistical definitions and classifications is crucial to identifying the target populations for relevant government initiatives and policies. This paper also features various maps to illustrate the differences between these definitions.| HillNotes
by Don Sapatkin, MindSite News For rural LGBTQ+ youth, high rates of depression, low community support – but also high levels of pride Continuing its efforts to end any special treatment for minority populations, the Trump administration will stop providing targeted services for LGBTQ+ youth on the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on July 17. Although anyone in crisis can call or text 988 and be connected to a trained counselor, the line now connects high risk groups like veterans (...| The Montpelier Bridge
"You have a home and your work or school, but you need a third place to go and experience things. And the library can be that place."| South Dakota News Watch
Yellowknife's story of resilience through mining cycles, policy shifts, and efforts to build a more balanced, sustainable northern economy.| IRPP
A fact brief that refutes or confirms a claim with supporting information and additional evidence and context.| South Dakota News Watch
Residents and a lawyer say the 99-year rental lease gives immense power to the owner of the residential bunker complex to evict them.| South Dakota News Watch
Carolina Castaldi, Nicola Cortinovis and Milene S. Tessarin pdf Abstract: Economic geography has offered several insights to understand the role of geography in shaping creativity, innovation and the way they are connected in space. Unfortunately, most attention has been devoted to analyzing cities and urban regions as the ideal context where creativity and innovation come […]| Papers in Evolutionary Economic Geography
Canada stands at a critical economic crossroads. From the urgent transition to net-zero emissions, to the pursuit of secure supply chains in critical minerals and energy technologies, to addressing a national productivity crisis, the opportunities for transformation are vast — but remain unevenly distributed. Much of the country’s innovation policy infrastructure remains concentrated in major […]| IRPP
A small North Carolina town that was devastated by Hurricane Helene calls on leaders to help them rebuild their community.| EdNC
Laurie discusses her book The Gap in God's Country: A Longer View On Our Culture Wars with Clark, especially on the issue of poverty.| The Maurin Academy for Regenerative Studies
Effects at the National Weather Service offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls include unfilled jobs and fewer weather balloons.| South Dakota News Watch
From breeding to birth: How South Dakota cattle producers use technology to lose fewer calves and get more sleep.| South Dakota News Watch
An extremely rare photo of Jūnisō Pond in 1905 (Meiji 38). Teahouses and restaurants already crowd the pond’s banks and its natural beauty is no longer the main attraction.| OLD PHOTOS of JAPAN
At the head of the Douglas Channel, on British Columbia’s northwest coast, lie the ancestral lands of the Haisla people. Land, water and fishing have long been central to their way of life. The arrival of European settlers ushered in a period of disease, oppression and discrimination from which the Haisla people are still recovering. […]| IRPP
Rural regions across the globe can become vibrant hubs, drawing global investment and economic growth opportunities, but they need high-speed internet.| ResearchFDI
The winding 300-kilometre Cabot Trail that loops around the rugged coastline of the northern tip of Cape Breton Island offers views of rolling green hills, steep cliffs and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Originally know as Unama’ki by the Mi’kmaq, the island has seen significant turmoil over the years as the industries on […]| IRPP
State Power to Protect our Farmers, Food, and Rural Communities. By: Kendra Kimbirauskas The agricultural community has long been the backbone of our economy, but recent Trump administration policy decisions have placed unprecedented strain on farmers and rural communities across the country. In light of these actions—particularly the use of executive orders and the systematic […]| State Innovation Exchange
New Series: Federal Rapid Response Strategy Sessions In light of the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration—particularly the use of executive orders and the systematic dismantling of federal agencies—state legislators must be well-informed about the direct and indirect impacts on their states and how to respond. These actions often leave gaps in policies, create new […]| State Innovation Exchange
"What happened here? What changed in South Dakota politics when a Hand County farmer ends up as chair of the GOP?"| South Dakota News Watch
Uncertainty surrounding American trade policies could rattle an already fragile agricultural outlook.| South Dakota News Watch
«Queremos que la gente sepa a dónde va su dinero cuando reserva una experiencia, que comprendan que al elegir Vamos Rural están apoyando a pequeños emprendedores y fomentando el desarrollo de las comunidades rurales«. – José Manuel Colsa, Fundador Vamos Rural Camila González 7/03/25 En los últimos años, las plataformas digitales han transformado la manera […]| Fundación Cellnex
Rural areas face population decline, straining local services. Regional centres can enhance service efficiency, but many still decline. Emphasising accessible services, digital solutions, and improved transport can help maintain community vitality amid demographic changes.Continue reading| COGITO
Editor’s Note (February 13, 2025): In early 2025, Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan’s minister responsible for SaskPower, said the province intends to refurbish its coal-fired power stations, including Estevan’s Boundary Dam and Shand power stations, and keep them operating beyond 2030. This is despite federal government regulations that require the phaseout of coal-fired electricity without carbon-capture technology […]| IRPP
NEW VIDEO: SiX's Agriculture and Food Systems Program Our rural, agriculture, and food systems programming is a cornerstone of the work that we do here at SiX. In this new video, Kendra Kimbirauskas, senior director of agriculture & food systems talks about the importance of this work and why state legislators have the opportunity to […]| State Innovation Exchange
Middle-Out Economics: Communicating Policies The Empower Workers SiX and the Rural Democracy Initiative co-sponsored a webinar on new polling from the Winning Jobs Narrative Project, a working people-centered narrative architecture for talking about jobs, work, and the economy that resonates across race, geography, and issues. Following an ambitious research agenda, the Winning Jobs Narrative team […]| State Innovation Exchange
Violence against women is a widespread societal problem impacting all socio-economic, cultural, racial and religious backgrounds. However, there are socialized characteristics that may increase vulnerability to abuse and/or make it more difficult to leave. Where a woman lives is one such characteristic.| Luke's Place
The president also celebrated advances in the region's broadband and semiconductor manufacturing.| Broadband Breakfast
The consulting-firm founder talks to Michael E. Hartmann about rural philanthropy in America—its size and scope, its nature, and the benefits of and challenges to doing it well.| the Giving Review
I recently read JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy. I grew up in very rural Pennsylvania in the Appalachian mountains, and I am the same age as Vance. So I was interested in hearing his story. My backgroun…| Andrew Wheeler
On anniversary of 2022 flood, Beshear dedicates new homes on higher ground in Eastern Kentucky communities.| Kentucky Lantern
Apart from a brief stint with the Transportation Security Administration, Dr. Ron Anthony has dedicated his professional career to education, first as a teacher and then working his way into…| NC Rural Center
A mentoring program’s flexible approach works to increase college-going among rural students.| Open Campus
A weekslong investigation revealed numerous barriers to health care in rural and reservation areas of South Dakota that are leading to increased illness and higher mortality rates. This is the first of a two-part series.| South Dakota News Watch
Despite being home to wide-open spaces and abundant sunshine, South Dakota ranks 47th in the nation for production of solar power.| South Dakota News Watch
The high cost of health care has caused nearly 1 in 10 South Dakota residents to skip necessary medical care, according to KFF.| South Dakota News Watch
Community knowledge, connection and stewardship of a place go hand-in-hand. Listening and building connection is critical not just for the place but also for a sustainable planet I had never heard of a fasal chakra. Nor a village engineer. Neither about halma, swaraj shala and gram swabhiman diwar. And the most counter-intuitive and rational-defying thing […] The post What do coconuts have to do with engineers and wells? appeared first on Rainmatter Foundation Blog.| Rainmatter Foundation Blog
Federal money slated to improve 200 water and sewer systems across the state but must be spent: 'An investment in our future.'| South Dakota News Watch
A $73 million project to rebuild 15 miles of U.S. 385 will cause major disruptions to tourism in the Black Hills the next two years.| South Dakota News Watch
In 2020 I had the lofty goal of posting something new to the blog each month — and while I started out strong in January and February… for obvious global-pandemic-related reasons that p…| Rebecca M. Bender, PhD
Somehow I only managed to write 4 blog posts in 2019; and with all the “end-of-the-year” reflections and round-ups going around, I started to feel like I hadn’t really accomplishe…| Rebecca M. Bender, PhD
