Weekly News & Event Invitations
In this issue:
Civic Engagement
February Reading Room Book Review
Civic Engagement
Elected Officials
Let your voice be heard—be sure to reach out to your elected officials and let them know how they can best represent you. Share your experiences, thoughts, and the solutions you see that can strengthen and improve our communities.
MN Star Tribune Rural Voice Columnists
Tolkkinen: I’m sure glad rural Minnesota isn’t like the Twin Cities - But it’s not because of the protests.
Brown: As freedom is tested in Minnesota, the world watches - For some in Russia, the authoritarianism beginning to rear its head in the U.S. seems all too familiar.
McKnight Foundation President’s Perspective
Minnesota is Witnessing the Best and Worst of America
Perspective By President Tonya Allen
Substack “Letters from an American”
Post about Minnesota from Heather Cox Richardson. A history professor interested in the contrast between image and reality in American politics. She believes in American democracy, despite its frequent failures.
Civic Engagement Resources:
January 2026: Civic Programs, News, & Resources
In the last Issue: Project Reach LINK. and Legislative Session Webinar LINK
Check out: Our Civic Resources Page LINK
Morning Connections
Morning Connections is an informal meeting series that consist of light conversation over zoom. If you’re looking for a space to take time for yourself to just connect with others, we invite you to join us. Bring beverages, children, breakfast, pets, or work – the goal is to connect informally with other women and a host who will facilitate. We look forward to networking with you!
Book Group - Wed., February 11th
A witty, spectacular, and timely tale of modern-day witches waging war on the patriarchy.
Part mystery, part ode to female solidarity and strength, Wild Women explores the challenges faced by women who dare to defy societal expectations and prescriptions, and also serves as an important reminder that the path to healing doesn’t always take the route we think it will.
100 Rural Women creates connections and inspires leadership. We see a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families, communities, the nation and the world. We are committed to building leadership through networks, mentorship, education, and civic engagement. Our 501(c) 3 non-profit organization is non-partisan.