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Solar companies need a tremendous amount of open land to achieve their installation goals, which means asking farmers for acreage leases
Rural ambulance services have been short-staffed for years, but in Minnesota, the situation has become so extreme that lawmakers have stepped in with financial support and a 'sprint' pilot program. 
As we launch into Memorial Day picnics, celebrations and sales, it's a good time to rethink the day — why it was created, who we are honoring and what opinion of our country we leave for future generations to follow. 
States with significant restrictions or bans on abortions may be inadvertently discouraging graduating medical students from applying for residency in their state, which could exacerbate regional physician shortages.
Made-in-America rubber may become a new crop for farmers and a new manufacturing industry for the United States. 
The outbreak of H5N1 avian flu has now infected cows, sparking widespread concern about the safety of consuming cow milk. Dairy expert Kerry E. Kaylegian explains pasteurization and how it plays a crucial role in preventing foodborne illness, including avian flu.
The book White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy by Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman has continued to stir debate. The Rev. Daniel Schultz shares his insights on the book's controversial themes in his opinion for Raw Story. 
Quick hits: Adding solar can benefit farms; wildfire prep; the U.S. begins mining uranium again
The Reimagine Rural podcast just launched its second season, which features a deeper exploration of the economic opportunities available to rural towns and how local people are coming together and participating in the process. Once again, Tony Pipa of the Brookings Institute plays host as he travels throughout the United States, visiting rural communities and uncovering what challenges and innovative strategies are taking shape. 

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