To Live or Die in Rural America (6/7/11)

Historically, communities had to create a new competitive advantage every 50 to 70 years.  Since World Ware II, the most successful areas have shortened this cycle to 20 to 30 years.  Tupelo, Bend and Miner County are examples of successful rurral areas that have done this well...more

Finding a New Rural America (6/6/11)

Old Rural is dead or dying.  But there is a New Rural there for the communities that can find a way...not all rural areas are in decline.  Bend, Oregon; Tupelo, Mississippi; and Miner County, South Dakota are all rural regions that have overcome their economic ghosts...more

ENERGY:  Small Wind Projects Still Sprouting Up (6/6/11)

South Dakota has developed several small or community wind projects.  They include...Miner County Community Revitalization, four 108 kilowatt wind turbines in [Miner County], SD...more

More Drury Students Join the Ozarks Teacher Corps (5/26/11)

Drury University members of the Ozarks Teacher Corps attended the recent Rural Education Rendezvous in Thomasville, Mo., where representativs from the Rural Learning Center in South Dakota did a workshop encouraging the aspiring teachers to become leaders in their rural communities...more

LAIC and RLC Attending National Wind Expo (5/19/11)

Five community groups in the state are working with state government to expand wind energy development in the state.  The Lake Area Improvement Corporation in Madison and the Rural Learning Center in Howard are two of the community groups attending...more

State, Communities Partner to Foster Wind Efforts (5/17/11)

Five community groups in South Dakota are working with state government to expand wind energy development in the state by attending the American Wind Energy Association's WINDPOWER Expo in Anaheim, Calif., May 22-25...the 2011 community partners are Aberdeen Development Corporation, Lake Area Improvement Corporation in Madison, Dakota Heartland Development Association of the Mitchell area, Rural Learning Center of Howard, and Focus Watertown...more

Community Foundation of the Ozarks (5/16/11)

The recipients of the Coover place-based grants attended the Rural Schools Partnership's recent rural education conference in Thomasville, Mo., where the speakers included representatives from the Rural Learning Center in Miner County, SD...more

Thomasville Rendezvous:  The 2nd Annual Rural Schools Partnership Conference (5/5/11)

Hosted by the Rural Schools Partnership program of the Community Foundation fo the Ozarks, this year's conference, which takes place from 10:30am to 3:30pm on Thursday, May 5 in Thomasville, Missouri, will focus on successful school and community development through local and national models. Rural Learning Center Past President Randy Parry and Senior Consultant Jim Beddow will lead a seminar and a workshop at the event.  See the agenda here.

Special Team Draws Plan to Revitalize Downtown Huron (5/2/11)

A plan to revitalize downtown Huron and draw people has been developed by a team of volunteers from different professions...team member Joe Bartmann of the Rural Learning Center told the Plainsman newspaper that it's up to the community to follow through on the recommendations...more

Community and Economic Development Meeting March 30 (3/18/11)

During lunch, Mike Knutson of the Rural Learning Center in Howard, S.D. will share how small towns can use social media to extend their community development efforts...more

Conference Will Bring Rural Community Leaders Together (3/14/11)

During lunch, Mike Knutson of the Rural Learning Center in Howard, S.D. will share how small towns can use social media to extend their community development efforts...more

It's Time to Reimagine Rural America (3/4/11)

Mike Knutson, keynote speaker at the Feb. 25 annual meeting and banquet of the Vermillion Chamber of Commerce and Development Company (VCDC) describes himself with a brief, simple statement...more

State of SD House Commemoration No. 1024 (3/2/11)

A legislative commemoration, honoring Randy Parry for his work with the Maroney Rural Learning Center and his contributions to rural South Dakota...more

Miner Named County of the Month (2/25/11)

U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) has selected Miner County as his February 2011 "County of the Month."  The county is highlighted in a special section of his website at http://johnson.senate.gov...more

A 10-Year Lesson in How Not to Spend $200 Million (2/16/11)

Foundation leaders point to other highlights, such as the Rural Learning Center in Miner County, S.D., where foundation dollars leveraged more than $20 million in outside investments to expand industry, housing and community improvements...more

DSU Students Display Designs for Windmills (2/7/11)

The pinwheels will now go on display at the Rural Learning Center in Howard, according to Becki Mommaerts, the center's administrative coordinator. The center has dedicated part of its efforts toward promoting green energy production, including geothermal heating and cooling, wind turbines and solar panels...more

Joe Bartmann to Take Over Rural Learning Center in Howard (1/27/11)

A familiar face with a  zeal for rural life will take over the reins of the Rural Learning Center in Howard Tuesday.  Joe Bartmann, of Montrose, will succeed Randy Parry as president of the rural development organization...more

Randy Parry Recalls RLC Accomplishments (1/14/11)

In less than a month, the head of the Rural Learning Center in Howard will step into a consulting role, but Randy Parry said the work and mission of the local organization will continue...more

Bartmann to Lead RLC Starting in February (1/11/11)

Joe Bartmann has returned to the Rural Learning Center in Howard to transition into the role of president for the organization...more

Heartland Finalizes $1 Million Loan for Maroney Rural Learning Center (1/11/11)

Officials from Heartland Consumers Power District, Miner County Development Corporation (MCDC) and the Rural Learning Center gathered today to sign closing documents on a $1,040,000 loan, provided as part of the Heartland Economic development Loan Program, or HELP Fund...more

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