As you explore the populations of the area, their needs, and the initiatives and programs designed to meet those needs, consult the resources on this page. They will connect you with some of the organizations and government agencies on the ground. I also recommend google searches to look for other groups, blog posts, and services. Finally, newspaper articles can be very helpful, as they will connect you with current programs and projects. Consult the Newspapers box on this page for information on how to effectively search and locate newspaper articles. And you can always email you course librarian, Julie, for more help.
Newspaper articles are a tremendously valuable source. Look for stories about the arts, about services for various groups of people, about cultures and belonging. Newspaper articles will often mention organizations working on specific issues; you can then track down those organizations.
While you certainly can do google searches for newspaper articles, you will hit some paywalls. The easiest way to access news articles is through the following databases. This will get you around any paywalls you might encounter. Contact Julie for more help - accessing articles behind a paywall is one of the most common questions that I get!
Note: The Mankato Free Press and the St. Peter Herald are both available through the Access World News database (below).
Here are some organizations working with race and ethnicity in Minnesota and the local area. You should also try google searches as well as the resources in the Newspapers box to find additional information.
If you're investigating issues related to Minnesota's economy, start with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The Region Nine Development Commission is also a good place to check. You may also want to browse the city government sites for St. Peter and Mankato. If you are looking for statistics related to the economy, start with our library guide to Business & Economy statistics.
There are many organizations serving refugees in Minnesota, including within the surrounding area. You should also try google searches as well as the resources in the Newspapers box to find additional information.
These are several of the main arts organizations in Minnesota, especially those serving the surrounding area. You should also try google searches as well as the resources in the Newspapers box to find additional information.
Here are a few education groups in Minnesota. You should also try google searches as well as the resources in the Newspapers box to find additional information.
While you'll find a lot of information on recreation and leisure from google searches, here are the local and state government agencies most closely involved in rec and leisure in Minnesota:
