RFCircle - Regional Flavor Circle in West Central Minnesota

RFCircle

Regional Flavor Circle in West Central Minnesota

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Discussions posted by Deborah McLaren May 13, 2010

Deborah McLaren commented on Deborah McLaren's video

Thanks for the update Becky! My husband is dying to go this year. Maybe we'll get the chance.

wild food summit 2009

Apr 8, 2010

Becky Christensen commented on Deborah McLaren's video

so wanted to attend the Wild Food Summit - last year (09) - but with family conflicts was not able to make it. I am always so grateful to Sunny and her videography talents and sharing them. This years (2010) Wild Food Summit is not being held at…

wild food summit 2009

Apr 8, 2010

Local Clusters of Self-Reliance: The Key to Rural Prosperity

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A discussion started by Deborah McLaren was featured Apr 7, 2010

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Local Clusters of Self-Reliance: The Key to Rural Prosperity

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Discussion posted by Deborah McLaren Apr 7, 2010

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MN Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund report Jan 2010

A Twenty-Five Year Vision, Framework, Guiding Principles, and Ten-Year Goals for the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage FundJanuary 15, 2010can be downloaded at MN Arts and Cultural Heritage FundArts, history and cultural heritage programs will bolster Minnesota’s reputation as a center for creativity, innovation and imagination, supporting the long-term vitality of our state.Arts, history and cultural…See More

Discussion posted by Deborah McLaren Feb 22, 2010

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Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit @ Fergus Falls at Otter Tail County Historical Society

February 22, 2010 to March 10, 2010

Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit, Between Fences, opened February 6 and runs through March 10 at Otter Tail County Historical Society in Fergus Falls

Event posted by Deborah McLaren Feb 22, 2010

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"Dangle your Angle" 5 Successful Media-Catching Strategies from a TV Producer! at online

February 25, 2010 from 1pm to 1:45pm

Thursday, February 25, 2010 **2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time**Learn how to best position your organization for increased mediaopportunites in 2010The third event in our Beyond the Basics Bootcamp training series!* Join the *Beyond the Basics Bootcamp 2.0 Team* and other media experts foran informative and interactive web training!This month's training will feature a collection of tips and tricks forimplementing strategies to deliver what local and national televisionproducers are looking…See More

Event posted by Deborah McLaren Feb 12, 2010

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Opportunity to promote historical markers in your area

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Discussion posted by Deborah McLaren Jan 30, 2010

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Reading updates from Regional flavor advocates in w. central minnesota! what's happening people! ? !

Status posted by Deborah McLaren Jan 27, 2010

Becky Christensen commented on Deborah McLaren's event '2010 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference'

Would love to have attended - but was just too short on funds! Looks like it would be a good one too! tho this blizzard might have put a damper on getting there - will be in Brainerd Wednesday night thru friday morning ....... then head to Fergus…

Jan 26, 2010

Becky Christensen commented on Deborah McLaren's event 'Attacking Poverty through Green Jobs (podcast) - Brainerd Area Environmental Learning Network (BAELN)'

Sorry Deb - something cropped up at the last minute - an I was not able to make it over there - it got to be a long week in Brainerd! (two weeks actually)

Jan 26, 2010

Local artist, Joseph J. Allen at the "Individual to Icon" Plains Museum exhibit, reception, panel at Plains Museum

January 30, 2010 to May 30, 2010

Individual to Iconin the Jane L. Stern and Anna Jane Schlossman Galleries through August 15thHost:Plains Art MuseumType:Music/Arts - ExhibitNetwork:GlobalStart Time:Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:00amEnd Time:Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 5:00pmLocation:Plains Art MuseumStreet:704 1st Ave NCity/Town:Fargo, NDView MapGoogleMapQuestMicrosoftYahooDescriptionAre you famous—or almost? Join us as we examine what portraiture means today and explore the role images play in transforming the unknown into the…See More

Joseph J. Allen is attending Deborah McLaren's event Jan 22, 2010

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Deborah McLaren commented on Deborah McLaren's event 'Attacking Poverty through Green Jobs (podcast) - Brainerd Area Environmental Learning Network (BAELN)'

Hi Becky, That's great. I'm interested in the whole green economy stuff they are doing in Brainerd. Would you be able to give some feedback to this group after you attend? Hope you are doing great and surviving the winter. I'm already…

Jan 21, 2010

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Minnesota Water's annual awards

Minnesota Waters' annual awards - applications due May 14!…Continue

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Started by Deborah McLaren in Announcements of Interest May 13, 2010.

more funding available - green ways

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Started by Deborah McLaren in Announcements of Interest May 13, 2010.

Rural Energy for America grants - $51,500,000 available

Rural Energy for America grants - $51,500,000 availablehttp://tinyurl.com/22u8l3e[…Continue

Started by Deborah McLaren in Announcements of Interest May 13, 2010.

Local Clusters of Self-Reliance: The Key to Rural Prosperity

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Started by Deborah McLaren in Microenterprise Apr 7, 2010.

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New Local Foods Bistro Opens on main street Wadena

Go to http://www.msvctv.com/SHOW9.html to watch a locally produced news program on the opening of the Harvest Thyme Bistro in Wadena. The second item on the news will be our interview.

The local foods bistro is open from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm seven days a week a114 Jefferson St. South on main street in the old Penny's building, The Village Emporium. Use the alley entrance for better parking. It serves very local and fresh food for breakfast… Continue

Posted by Del Moen on December 1, 2009 at 2:07am — 1 Comment

Basic map of RFCircle Area

I made up this map a while ago to show the extent of the RFCircle area we discussed at our meeting. The listing of growers within this region is forthcoming. I found out another site (www.localfoods.umn.edu) will be creating an interactive map soon, so I decided just to let them do it.

The map is also at… Continue

Posted by Ryan Pesch on November 20, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

New York Times Magazine article relating to Regional Flavors

I just read an article in the Aug 30 New York Times Magazine about a family that took a new approach to working the family farm. I thought you would be interested in the story.

The headline was "Field Report: Family Heirlooms".

Roger Kast

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/magazine/30food-t-000.html?scp=1&sq=Field%20Report:%20%20Family%20Heirlooms&st=cse

Posted by Roger Kast on October 5, 2009 at 6:48pm

Art Leap in the Park Rapids Lakes Area

Art Leap was a very successful "open studio tour" last weekend, Sept 26 & 27.
Some of the Studios had a 50% increase in visitors this year.
One very interesting observation by an artist was: "It seemed that some of the visitors to the Studios just had it on their Summer Calendar of "Things to Do".
That's a good sign.
The Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council (PRLAAC) will be meeting next week to evaluate this year's event.

Posted by Roger Kast on September 30, 2009 at 7:41pm — 5 Comments

Regional microenterprise approach based on art, culture, food, heritage & tourism & circles Mahnomen, Itasca Park, Fergus Falls & Wadena