Senate votes 50-49 to overturn mining ban near Boundary Waters The vote clears the path for Twin Metals to reapply to open an underground copper mine near Ely, just outside the wilderness area. Conservation groups argue mining in the region poses an unacceptable pollution threat.

🚨 The U.S. Senate voted 50–49 to end the mining moratorium near Boundary Waters, risking MN's treasured places. ❌🌲💧 This harms rural communities and is a giveaway to Chilean billionaires. People over pollution, every time. 🛶 🌎 ✊

#PeopleNotPolluters #ProtectTheBWCA #CleanWater #RuralVoices

Opponents of data centers join with critics of power line proposal in northern Minnesota Opponents of a massive data center proposed by Google in the small northern Minnesota city of Hermantown are also speaking out against a proposed electric transmission line that advocates argue is needed for the transmission of energy generated from renewable sources.

“It feels like it’s in the interest of corporate greed.”

🔌❓ New power lines, secret deals, and Big Tech in northern MN spark distrust amid local secrecy.

Who benefits—and who pays? Still not clear.

#DataCenters #Transparency #RuralVoices #PowerLines #PeoplePower

Your rising power bill is fueling some sweet, sweet profits for Minnesota utilities • Minnesota Reformer The 110 investor-owned utilities included in the report had an average profit margin of 12.8% from 2021 to 2024 and 14.6% in 2025. Xcel and Otter Tail were in the top 40 both years.

Energy bills are rising and so are utility profits. It raises a simple question: who is our energy system working for? Rural communities deserve affordable, transparent, people-first solutions.

#EnergyJustice #RuralVoices #MNPolitics #CleanEnergy #UtilityAccountability

'It's David vs. Goliath': Inside the Fight to Kill Google's Secrecy-Shrouded Hermantown Data Center - Racket After local officials nuked public trust by signing NDAs, a grassroots movement emerged to stop the tech giant’s sprawling, $650 million hyperscale complex in suburban Duluth.

⚠️ Hermantown and northern MN demand transparency on Google's data center amid secret NDAs and MN Power's hidden talks. 💧⚡🏡 📖 Read more from Racket.

#Transparency #DataCenters #MNPower #BlackRock #Google #Hermantown #RuralVoices

Lessons Learned for Data Center Regulation: A Conversation with Minnesota Advocates We interviewed Minnesota advocates who worked to shape HF 16 to gain insights into what other states can learn from their process.

💥 “This is the first explosion of hyperscale data center development even though here's only one actually being built, in Rosemount right now.” —Sarah Mooradian, CURE. The choices we make now will shape energy use, water, and local control for decades.

#MNLeg #DataCenters #CleanEnergy #RuralVoices

We tried to capture the energy of Team Neva… but you had to be there. ⚡️

#NevaParker #TeamNeva #CAAssembly #AD5 #CADEM #CADemocrats #CApolitics #RuralVoices #WorkingFamilies #CommunityFirst #NextGenLeaders #YoungVoices #FutureOfCalifornia #YouthInPolitics #GenZForChange

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Jamestown's Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center avoided major job cuts—vital for ND and MN habitats. 🌱🌎 "In ecology, everything is connected," says a scientist. 🦆🌾 #EverythingIsConnected #USGS #Ecology #ScienceMatters #RuralVoices

✨ You help us create change! ✨ Please donate to CURE to build momentum. Together, we make real change. Thank you!

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Fueling our Farms: How Federal Policies are Raising Energy Costs in Rural Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Commerce and Falk’s Seed Farms are hosting a roundtable discussion on how rising energy-related input costs are affecting farmers...

🚜🌾 CURE’s Erik Hatlestad & Jim Falk were part of an MN Dept of Commerce discussion on how rising energy-related input costs are impacting rural MN. 🌱💡
#RuralVoices #Farmers #EnergyCosts #LIHEAP #SNAP
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📢 Share to raise awareness! Farmers need lasting solutions, not short-term fixes.
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Farm Sector Income & Finances | Economic Research Service This topic page provides a comprehensive overview of the financial characteristics and performance of the U.S. farm sector and farm businesses, including current estimates and forecasts of farm income...

📊 Long-term solutions for rural America:
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#AgPolicy #RuralVoices

‘Band-Aid on an open wound.’ Kentucky soybean farmer reacts to Trump’s $12B bailout The president of the American Soybean Association says the $12 billion payments will help farmers, but will not make up for the harms caused by trade wars and increased costs.

🚜 Farmers slam Trump’s $12B bailout as a “Band-Aid on an open wound.” They say it won’t fix trade war damage.
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Rural communities deserve better—higher costs and broken promises can’t continue. Democrats are investing big to support rural voters and working families.
Let’s elevate rural voices in 2026! 📢
#RuralVoices #RegisterAndRise

Join Willmar's League of Women Voters for a discussion on the local impact of 287(g) agreements and immigration policy. Don't miss out! #Immigration #LWV #ICE #Willmar #LeagueOfWomenVoters #RuralVoices

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We’re thrilled to have Barbara Kingsolver joining us for our monthly briefing on Nov. 5th! 🌾📚

Anthony Flaccavento shares why her voice — rooted in Appalachian life and committed to bridging divides — is exactly what this moment needs.

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Follow, share, and join me in rebuilding an economy that works for everyone, from the bottom up.

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Georgia county leaders push for faster FEMA disaster relief Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

🌀 Rural counties hit by disasters often wait months for federal reimbursement.
The bipartisan #FEMA Act aims to fix that, replacing reimbursements with direct grants, simplifying applications, and giving local leaders a seat at the table.
#DisasterRecovery #FEMAAct #RuralVoices #EmergencyManagement

Coconino Treasurer Sarah Benatar announces run for NACo second vice president; board offers unanimous support County Treasurer Sarah Benatar told the Board of Supervisors she has filed to run for second vice president of the National Association of Counties (NACo); members of the board praised her candidacy and pledged their support during a presentation and discussion.

Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar is making history by running for second vice president of NACo, aiming to amplify the voices of rural counties in national discussions.

Get the details!

#CoconinoCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #LocalControl #RuralVoices #FiscalStewardship

Poll: More rural voters cutting back on basics, worried about child care Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

A new poll shows West Virginia families are struggling with child care costs, averaging $850/month.

One in 5 parents are cutting back on essentials or risking job loss. 60% of eligible kids aren’t being served.

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I had the honor of speaking at #RadicallyRural, sharing how @PlanetaVenusKS amplifies Spanish-speaking voices in rural Kansas. 🌻

Representation and access to information matter — everywhere. 💛

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Rural communities deserve leaders who understand that behind every policy are real people fighting to thrive in their hometowns.
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This week we met with schools across WI17. Since 2009, revenue is down $3,380 per student, while the budget only added $325. Schools shouldn’t rely on referendums and the Parental Choice voucher program isn’t working here. We need fair funding. #WI #PublicSchools #SupportTeachers
#RuralVoices

Had a great time at Platteville Dairy Days! 🐄🎉 Always inspiring to celebrate our dairy heritage & the hardworking families who keep WI strong. Rural voices & farmers deserve to be heard in Madison. #WI17 #DairyDays #LisaWhiteForWisconsin #RuralVoices #SupportFarmers #CommunityStrong #Platteville #WI

White campaign: State senate candidate White meets with agricultural specialists Last week, State Senate candidate Lisa White met with two prominent members of the agricultural community to discuss the current political climate, economic considerations, and strategies for advancin...

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Lisa White and resisters on street corner Wauzeka WI Labor Day Running for Wisconsin Senate in District 17

#WISCONSIN Labor Day SEP 1☮️ #WorkersOVERBillionaire💲

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Great to celebrate #WorkingFamilies
#RuralVoices & workers heard in Madison
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Had a wonderful time at the Wauzeka Labor Day Parade! 🇺🇸 Great to celebrate working families & connect with our community. Rural voices & workers deserve to be heard in Madison. #WI17 #Wauzeka #Wisconsin #LisaWhiteForWisconsin #LaborDay #RuralVoices #CommunityStrong #WorkingFamilies #Democrat