For 20 years we have been inspired to lead citizen's efforts to clean up and celebrate the river environment, work towards clean energy, promote regional pride and strength through tourism, and outdoor recreation.

Recently, we’re using meeting methodologies that engage, light up and identify citizen leaders in not only environmental issues, but community development along the Upper Minnesota River Valley. These methods cross traditional political boundaries, urban and rural divides and unite diverse constituencies in campaigns to advance environmental concerns and alternative economic development strategies.

To learn more about CURE's work along the Upper Minnesota River Valley and in small towns of the western Minnesota area, please join us as we report our findings listening to the people in western Minnesota.