PICTURES OF A BRIGHTER RURAL FUTURE University of Minnesota experts offer new in

PICTURES OF A BRIGHTER RURAL FUTURE University of Minnesota experts offer new insights into our health, our economy, and our lives Hosted by Regent Tom Anderson, West Central Initiative and Fergus Falls Economic Improvement Commission Diane Treat-Jacobson Promoting healthy aging and mobility for rural Minnesotan Peripheral Artery Disease devastates the quality of life for older adults. Diane Treat-Jacobsen introduces you to the PAD Prairie Initiative—a project in rural Minnesota that’s educating care providers and enhancing detection of PAD, leading to better treatments such as exercise therapies. Dan Svedarsky Harvesting invasive cattails for fuel and nutrition Duck hunters and those who fish are well acquainted with invasive hybrid cattails. Dan Svedarsky describes his research into harvesting these cattails for fuel and nutrition. You’ll hear how he’s partnering to enhance wildlife habitats in Minnesota, North Dakota, Manitoba, and the Great Lakes area. Arne Kildegaard Imagining the business model for the green energy revolution Arne Kildegaard tells the story of a technological revolution in green energy that promises of cheap, clean electric power, yet also poses a challenge the existing utility business model. Our question becomes: How do we evolve the business model fast enough to sustain our planet? Join us for this FREE event! Tuesday, September 27 Bigwood Event Center 925 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 5:30 p.m., doors open 6–7:15 p.m., program 7:15 p.m., social time with presenters RSVP z.umn.edu/UMNsparks, 612-624-2323