ABOUT PROGRAMS LEARN Home › Learn › Rural Pulse Search Submit Image: 171226-Blandin-157 Rural Pulse Survey of rural Minnesotans on their perceptions of issues facing their community. Since 1998, Blandin Foundation has periodically conducted the Rural Pulse survey, designed to provide existing and future community leaders with a clear view of the important issues facing rural Minnesota. With input from leaders and residents of rural communities, the survey signals the emerging trends that will shape conversations and efforts for years to come. Rural/Urban Findings Our analysis reflects findings from rural residents with a comparison of significant differences to urban resident results. Urban survey sponsored by Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundations Download PDF Data by Region Northeast Northwest West Central Central Southeast Southwest Data by Topic Community Leadership - Rural Pulse 2019 PDF – 426 KB Economic Opportunity - Rural Pulse 2019 PDF – 667 KB Environmental Stewardship - Rural Pulse 2019 PDF – 262 KB Inclusion - Rural Pulse 2019 PDF – 553 KB Infrastructure and Services - Rural Pulse 2019 PDF – 497 KB Lifelong Learning - Rural Pulse 2019 PDF – 263 KB Recreation and Artistic Opportunity - Rural Pulse 2019 PDF – 316 KB Safety and Security - Rural Pulse 2019 PDF – 196 KB Spirituality and Wellness - Rural Pulse 2019 PDF – 415 KB Special Reports Itasca County Area Findings Leadership Alumni Findings Cultural/Racial Findings Media Resources and Coverage Rural Pulse 2019 News Release (PDF) PDF – 184 KB Clip: NE MN - Blandin Foundation releases Rural Pulse results Clip: Bovey - Jobs, healthcare top list of local priorities Clip: Grand Rapids - Itasca area remains optimistic despite economic uncertainty Clip: Almanac North talks Rural Pulse NE MN results Clip: Crookston - NW Minnesotans see economic improvement Clip: Princeton - Central MN optimistic about future, economy Clip: Litchfield - residents feel good about SW MN More Information Logos and Identity Information Downloadable logo files Rural Pulse 2016 Survey of rural Minnesotans on their perceptions of issues facing their community. Blog | Blandin Foundation YouTube | Blandin Foundation channel Contact Us Your feedback strengthens our programs. Contact us to share your thoughts. You may also subscribe to our mailing list, or contact the following team members. Stay Connected Sign Up for E-News Facebook Twitter YouTube Channel GroundWork Blog Broadband Blog Broadband YouTube Channel Utilities News Room Partner Directory Careers Media Files Site Map Web Policies Board Portal Login Contact Us 100 North Pokegama Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Map & Directions Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Phone: 218-326-0523 Toll-free: 877-882-2257 More Contact Info ©2021 Blandin Foundation. Rights reserved. Website by Bicycle Theory.