Fighting for an American Countryside

People in rural Minnesota are battling small-town decline with determination, resourceful thinking, and unwavering belief.

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Fighting for an American Countryside: by Jennifer Vogel, Ground Level project of MPR News

Editor: Dave Peters, Ground Level project of MPR News

Photos and video: Jenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber, ackermangruber.com

Web development & design and graphics: William Lager, Ground Level/MPR News

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