Benya Kraus: Belonging and ownership
Wed, 07/29/2026 - 11:17am
By:
Benya Kraus, President and CEO, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Who gets to own a piece of the future? Ownership — of land, of livelihood, of voice — was central to the American experiment. In southern Minnesota, it remains central to the work of building vibrant, resilient communities. And for many people, belonging begins with having the opportunity to shape what comes next.
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