Center for Rural Policy and Development

New on the Center for Rural Policy & Development blog: Why does rural Minnesota receive such a small share of philanthropic funding?

Read more about the rural philanthropy gap and what comes next for Greater Minnesota communities:

Bridging the Rural Philanthropy Gap: What the Data Tells Us—and What Comes Next for Greater Minnesota | Center for Rural Policy and Development By Marnie Werner, Vice President, Research & Operations

📊 The State of Rural 2026 is here.

Each year, the Center for Rural Policy & Development examines the latest economic and demographic trends shaping rural Minnesota. The State of Rural report helps policymakers, community leaders, and residents better understand the past, present, and future of Greater Minnesota.

From population shifts to economic conditions, the data tells an important story about how rural communities are changing — and where opportunities lie for the future.

Explore the full report and see what the latest data reveals about rural Minnesota:
🔗 https://www.ruralmn.org/the-state-of-rural-2026/

The State of Rural 2026 | Center for Rural Policy and Development Click here for a printable version of this report.Each year, the Center for Rural Policy and Development provides an update on various economic and

📊 New blog post: Migration in Rural Minnesota: A nuanced story
The narrative isn’t as simple as “rural to urban.” New data shows migration trends across rural Minnesota are more complex — and more hopeful — than many assume.
👉 Read more: https://www.ruralmn.org/migration-in-rural-minnesota-a-nuanced-story/

Migration in Rural Minnesota: A nuanced story | Center for Rural Policy and Development New data show shifting trends across rural and urban Minnesota — and the critical role of international migration.