Social Science, Morris

MPR News: Morris is a small Minnesota town with big climate goals

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Morris is a small town in western Minnesota with big clean energy goals.

MinnPost: New program in Morris to train addiction treatment specialists looks to address unmet needs in Greater Minnesota

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In rural parts of Minnesota, the shortage of licensed alcohol and drug counselors is stark. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, in the Twin Cities, there are 2,786 residents for every 1 LADC. In rural areas, the number is 13,576 residents to every 1 LADC.

UMN Morris Recognized for Student Voting

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The University of Minnesota Morris has been recognized as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting.

UMN Morris Sustainability Forum 2022 - Raises Up Indigenous Voices and Promotes SDGs

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On December 2, 2022 the Morris Campus Student Association hosted a Sustainability Forum to celebrate the diversity of sustainability activity happening across campus and the community of Morris.

Making Morris a clean water destination

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Troy Goodnough, from University of Minnesota Morris, explores the significance of Morris's new water treatment facility and how lessons learned in Morris could help other MN rural communities. 

The Morris Model Featured in NY Times

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Across the country, local governments are accelerating their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, in some cases bridging partisan divides. Their role will become increasingly important - including efforts right here in Morris, MN.