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#137: Resettling Big Stone County with Kathy Draeger

March 5, 2013 by 4 Comments
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Last week I had the opportunity to visit a part of the state I hadn’t visited in over three years.  During my time there, I had the opportunity to reconnect with Kathy Drager. She joined me in conversation and, together, we talked about life “smack dab in the middle of the prairie!”

Enjoy the conversation!

About Kathy Draeger

Kathy Draeger, Phd

Kathy Draeger, Phd

Kathy Draeger, is the statewide director of the University of Minnesota’s Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships as well as an adjunct professor of agronomy and plant genetics. She lives on a farm outside Clinton, MN with her husband and three kids.

Just over 5 years ago, she and her husband made the decision to leave St. Paul, Minnesota and relocate to Big Stone County.  You can follow Kathy and her family’s story online at A View From Here: Resettling Big Stone County.

You can also follow her on Twitter at @View_From_Here.

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  • Kathy

    Thank you Marc!  I really enjoyed having the chance to meet with you in Clinton and to sing the praises of this place.

    • mvaillancourt

      Thanks Kathy!  It was great to be in conversation with you. Might have to come back once “The Kitchen” project is up and running and invite Brent to join the conversation!  Be well.

  • Joelie Hicks

    A pleasant surprise on a snowy morning.
    It was interesting to hear about your experience with the education system in a small town. When our daughter was in 4th grade, family circumstances led her to going to school for a quarter of the year in Minneapolis. We sent her to a private school that cost more for that quarter than tuition for 3 of our children in the parochial school here. When I registered her there, the staff was nice, but a little condescending. When it was time for conferences, there was not a trace of condescension left.
    There is something about being able to navigate the small pond that can give children confidence to tackle the big pond. I was born in St. Paul and raised in Minneapolis, raising our kids here is something I will never regret.
    We certainly did appreciate the mention of the Mill Theatre too.
    I will be back to listen to more conversations on the Hub.

    • mvaillancourt

      Hello Joelie,

      Thank you so much for your feedback on the episode! Glad you enjoyed it. Be well and make it a great day!

      Marc Vaillancourt
      Host