Apr 22, 2021
Strengthen ND has opened applications to the North Dakota Change Network program. This year-long fellowship supports North Dakotans who see opportunities to make the places they live and work more equitable, accessible and welcoming to all members.
North Dakota Change Network is a blended learning environment facilitated by a diverse team of experts. Through self-directed lessons, interactive exercises, discussion groups, and three convenings, participants will become stronger leaders in their organizations and communities. The skills and experience gained will assist participants in driving and maintaining positive change within the state.
“North Dakota Change Network engages with and assists North Dakotans regardless of their background, profession, way of thinking, political ideology, or point of view,” said Megan Laudenschlager, executive director of Strengthen ND “If you have a thoughtful idea on how to drive real, positive change in North Dakota, then we
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Friday, April 16, 2021 - Difficult race relations go back to the very founding of this country. For many, there is still work to be done. The Minot-based non-profit Strengthen ND is hosting Working in Indian Country, a virtual series to support relationship building, understanding, and equitable working relationships in Native and non-Native communities. We speak with Strengthen ND’s Executive Director Megan Laudenschlager and series facilitator Larry Keown who wrote the book, Working In Indian Country: Building Successful Business Relationships with American Indian Tribes. ~~~ News director Dave Thompson is here for our weekly news chat. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “Hillbilly Elegy.”
Central North Dakota town transforms school building into Tuttle Rural Innovation Center
The Tuttle Rural Innovation Center organizers have big dreams. They want the facility to house small businesses and spaces for local craftsmen and artists. They see it as an events center and a local food hub. And all of those things would create economic development not just for Tuttle but also for the greater Kidder County area. 5:31 am, Feb. 15, 2021 ×
The Tuttle Rural Innovation Center opened in 2018 in the former Tuttle School. (Katie Pinke / Agweek)
TUTTLE, N.D. Burdell Johnson served on school boards overseeing Tuttle School for 41 years. When the school closed in 2007, and he knew what he didn’t want for the old school building.