The Faribault Daily News reports…

The Rural Voice town hall series, designed to elevate conversations from across Greater Minnesota, returns for its fifth season this September. Moderated by Minnesota Public Radio’s Kerri Miller, the 2026 series features a new lineup of free, in-person discussions exploring some of the biggest opportunities and challenges shaping the future of rural Minnesota — from workforce housing and retaining local talent to strengthening community belonging, revitalizing Main Streets and understanding the impacts of data centers.

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Each discussion is recorded and will be played a week later on Minnesota Public Radio.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 — Faribault

Topic: Data Centers: Facts, Fiction and the Future

Location: Cork and Pints

Doors open at 5 p.m.

Discussion from 6-7:30 p.m., followed by a reception.