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    Big support for Minnesota’s small towns

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    Minnesota’s small towns are home to some of the state’s most beloved gems. Along with breathtaking and subtly beautiful landscapes, friendly faces, and a strong sense of place, lower-population areas can also have limited resources. 

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    Fueling the State’s Economy

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    From our five campuses in Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester and the Twin Cities to Extension offices in all 87 counties, the University of Minnesota fuels the state's economy, innovation and workforce, and drives $11.5 billion in annual economic impact.

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    University of Minnesota places first in two categories in US sustainability rankings

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    For the first time, the University of Minnesota ranked first among U.S. institutions in two categories in the Times Higher Ed (THE) Impact Rankings.