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Rural Voice: A town hall on belonging in St. Joseph, Minn.

Four years ago, Rural Voice launched in St. Joseph, Minn., with a conversation about the challenges and opportunities of building a business in rural America.

This year, to kick off the 2026 season, Rural Voice returned to St. Joseph to talk about belonging. MPR News host and Rural Voice moderator Kerri Miller led a discussion at Krewe Restaurant on Sept. 14. Community members shared personal stories about what it means to belong — especially when you enter a small town as a newcomer.

Rural Voice in St. Joseph

Rural Voice is a series of town hall discussions designed to illuminate the rewards…

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