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Center for Rural Affairs
05.29.2026
Transmission investments can strengthen Alexandria’s electrical grid
In Minnesota, aging transmission infrastructure has been battered by severe weather, including windstorms, tornadoes, and extreme winter events. Rising electricity demand is pushing the system even further.
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Center for Rural Affairs
05.11.2026
De sueños a propósito: la historia de María Rosa Delgado Veobides y Estrellitas Childcare LLC
En el corazón de Grand Island, Nebraska, hay un hogar donde las risas de los niños, el aprendizaje y el amor se convierten en la base de un negocio con propósito. Detrás de ese espacio está María Rosa Delgado Veobides, una mujer inmigrante que transformó la necesidad en una misión de vida: cuidar, educar y acompañar a la niñez de su comunidad.
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Center for Rural Affairs
01.05.2026
2026 State Legislative Priorities
In the four states where the Center for Rural Affairs is currently engaged in policy work—Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota—elected representatives will debate a host of issues in 2026. We...
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