Weekly News & Event Invitations
In this issue:
100 Rural Women Podcast Episode 7
Rural Assembly Webinar
Civic Engagement - Funding, Filing, and Voting Info
Book Group
Podcast - Featuring Teresa Vetter
🎙️ Welcome to 100 Rural Women and Their Stories — Episode #7
Teresa Vetter - Building American Rehab
In this conversation, Teresa Vetter, the founder of American Rehab, shares her story. This conversation uncovers the profound impact of addiction and the transformative power of community resources aimed at recovery. Teresa details the journey of American Rehab and the hope it can bring to countless individuals and families.
🎧 Tune in and be inspired.
Morning Connections
Thursdays@8:30 a.m. CT
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!
Hope to see you on ZOOM Thursday mornings!
Registration is now open for our upcoming webinar: How Community Benefit Agreements Can Support Rural Communities, June 3, 12 p.m. ET.
Community Benefit Agreements (CBA) are a tool that rural communities can utilize to help secure a future for their community in a way that works for the community. You’ll hear from rural community members who have utilized CBAs. Through their experiences, reflection, and time to connect with others on the webinar, you’ll leave understanding how you might use CBAs in your area. Whether you are navigating data center development or another type of development, join in to learn more about Community Benefit Agreements.
Presented by Rural Assembly in partnership with Radically Rural, the webinar will be led by Annie Contractor.
Civic Funding
Minnesota Civic Resilience Fund – Open for Applications!
In an effort to protect democratic participation and bolster community voice, applications have opened for the Minnesota Civic Resilience Fund. Housed at MCF, this one-time, pooled fund is dedicated to strengthening long-term civic infrastructure and supporting nonpartisan voter engagement across the state.
The fund will provide a total of $300,000 in grant funding, awarding $25,000 grants to 12 selected organizations.
Purpose and Priorities
The Minnesota Civic Resilience Fund aims to strengthen voter participation and civic confidence, particularly ahead of the 2026 election. The fund will support strategies that:
Build Civic Capacity: Expand nonpartisan voter engagement activities and build community power.
Promote High Turnout: Share accurate, nonpartisan information with voters statewide.
Defend Voting Rights: Support sustained election preparedness, protect election rules and infrastructure, and ensure election officials can administer voting safely and fairly.
How to Apply
Funding is available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (or fiscally sponsored nonprofit organizations) conducting nonpartisan voter education, community organizing, legal advocacy, or efforts to counter disinformation.
Filing For Office and Voting
VOTING
Check Your Voter Registration Status: https://mnvotes.sos.mn.gov/voterstatuscheck/index
MN Secy of State Elections Info: https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/
Voting Dates To Remember:
Vote On Day One
Primary: June 26th
General Election: September 18th
FILING FOR OFFICE 2026
Filing PeriodApplicable OfficesFiling OpensFiling ClosesWithdrawal DeadlineEarly Filing Period
Federal Offices
State Offices
Judicial Offices
County Offices
If primary is possible:
City Offices
School District Office
5/19/266/2/266/4/26Late Filing Period
If primary is not possible:
City Offices
School District Offices
Township Offices with November elections
7/14/267/28/267/30/26
Please consider running for office! You all lead every day - but we need more rural women serving in formal leadership - especially public office!
Elected Officials
Let your voice be heard—Share your experiences and suggestions with elected officials! Your voice can guide them to make better informed decisions to represent all of their constituents and create stronger communities that thrive for everyone!
Civic Engagement Resources:
In the last Issue: Engage Rural Civic Arts LINK. Non Profit VOTE: LINK
Check out: Our Civic Resources Page LINK
Book Group
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.