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Name: Kurt Meister
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Zumbrota, MN

Zumbrota – Minnesota

Zumbrota is located between the Twin Cities and Rochester off Highway 52.

Located along the North Fork of the Zumbro River and is home to the last functioning covered bridge in the state of Minnesota.

County: Goodhue
Region: Southeast MN
Zip Code: 55992
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Kurt Meister

Community & Business Development Specialist

Zumbrota, MN

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Kurt became a member of the CEDA team in July of 2022. As a graduate of South Dakota State University in Brookings (Go Jackrabbits!!) with a Bachelor of Arts in History, and a Masters Degree from the University of Minnesota, Kurt taught AP and regular Human Geography at John Marshall High School in Rochester for 23 years.

Kurt grew up in the community of Hamilton, Illinois and is passionate in helping small communities succeed. His father was a 3rd generation small business owner (Meister Music - Keokuk, IA) which will aid Kurt as he helps the community of Zumbrota in its growth.

Winnebago, MN

Winnebago – Minnesota

Winnebago is located approximately 35 miles south of Mankato on US Highway 169.

Winnebago statement.

County: Faribault
Region: South Central MN
Zip Code: 56098
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West Concord, MN

West Concord – Minnesota

West Concord is located 31 miles northwest of Rochester.

Named after Concord, New Hampshire.

County: Dodge
Region: Southeast MN
Zip Code: 55985
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Todd Kieffer

Community & Business Development Specialist

Rushford Village, MN

Rushford Village – Minnesota

Rushford Village surrounds the two cities of Peterson and Rushford Minnesota..

The City of Rushford Village is nestled in the Root River Valley between bluffs and State Forest Land and is near the Root River State Bike Trail and Root River.

County: Fillmore
Region: Southeast MN
Zip Code: 55962
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Rebecca Charles

Community and Business Development Specialist

Spring Grove Real Estate Group LLC

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Rebecca joined the CEDA team in May of 2017. Rebecca has a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the University of Wales, Swansea, and Bachelor of Science in Political Science from South Dakota State University. She has spent the past 15 years working on/leading political campaigns for both local and national candidates, as well as issue based campaigns.

Rebecca’s interest in rural economic development stems from her experiences working with rural communities during her political career, where she heard about the needs and difficulties facing rural communities across the nation. She has a strong desire to help to make positive changes for rural America.