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War in Ukraine hurting Oklahoma wheat farmers
April 13, 2024
Russia has reopened ports out of the Black Sea, and Ukraine is exporting low-priced wheat, which means American farmers are struggling to match those prices and still make a profit. Some Oklahoma farmers are looking toward alternate crops.
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Marshall County’s only ER to close this month after mix-up with federal government
April 11, 2024
Rural hospitals in Mississippi are struggling to stay afloat. One report puts 29% of the state’s rural hospitals at immediate risk of closure, and 62% are losing money on patient services.
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Trouble in the wood basket: How a global push for renewable energy took advantage of rural Mississippi
April 09, 2024
In the last decade, towns like Gloster turned to what they saw as a new hope: the emerging wood pellet industry. While the industry is now grappling with a variety of environmental objections, the state and local governments have invested millions of dollars through tax exemptions and other incentives, in an attempt to stem rural disinvestment.
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A Displaced Family Finds Their Way Home After Rolling Fork Tornado
April 08, 2024
The town of Rolling Fork (Pop. 1,700) has struggled to rebuild after a deadly tornado struck last year as it charted a merciless path across one of the country’s poorest regions. One family is finding their way home.
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As eclipse watchers arrive in Vermont, some motel residents must pack up to make room
April 05, 2024
Annette Berry, who has been staying at the Colchester Days Inn, was among those preparing to leave. The task, she said, has become all too familiar.
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Child care providers face difficult choices as funding cliff looms
April 05, 2024
A survey of child care centers released last week shows that without extra pandemic aid, centers expect to lose teachers, close classrooms, raise tuition and fees or a combination of those measures. More than 1,500 child care facilities in North Carolina could close.
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Rural Population Grows for Second Consecutive Year
April 02, 2024
The Census’ most recent population estimates covering 2023 shows that rural counties gained population, primarily in counties that are close to metropolitan areas.
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With advancements, EVs could make more sense for rural North Dakota
March 25, 2024
Infrastructure shortcomings, like the lack of fast-charging stations, will partly be addressed through funding from the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
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Kent named “Best Remote-Work” town by Yankee magazine
March 21, 2024
Kent, earning a top spot, was reported to have a median home value of $509,500. For that money, emigres can expect to enjoy beautiful surroundings, fine dining opportunities, world-class galleries, “robust internet” — and ready access to New York City.
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GRAPHIC: Ports in New Orleans and the Northwest account for most agricultural export traffic
March 19, 2024
Around 20% of U.S. agriculture products are exported to other countries, making the nation’s seaports a critical part of the crop and meat industries.
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A Rare Printing Press, a Community Art Space, a Small Town Where Creativity Thrives
March 19, 2024
In Mancos, Colorado, the discovery of a rare Cranston printing press sparked the creation of a community art space, illustrating the potential of rural places as artistic and creative hubs.
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Mokulele Airlines Seeks Federal Aid To Stabilize ‘Unprofitable’ Lanai Service
March 15, 2024
The last surviving public airline servicing Lanai has put the federal government on notice: It wants rural airport subsidies to sustain its money-losing flights.
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Reaching Across the Aisle, Sue Serino Stresses the Affordable Housing Crisis in Address at Red Hook High School
March 14, 2024
In her first State of the County address, the county executive acknowledged the area’s lack of affordable housing local employees can afford.
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Rural America Has an Eviction Crisis, Too
March 14, 2024
New research using a national database found that Black rural households have eviction rates four times higher than white households.
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How Illinois Is Bringing Grocery Stores Back to Main Street
March 10, 2024
A team at Western Illinois University, bolstered by a first-of-its-kind initiative, is helping towns across the state democratize their food economy.
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