Plainview – Minnesota
Plainview is located about 27 miles northeast of Rochester.
The city was named from its location on a plain at a lofty elevation, where a “plain view” can be had of the surrounding area.
Plainview, MN
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Oronoco, MN
Oronoco – Minnesota
Oronoco is located about 11 miles north of Rochester.
The town sits along the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River.
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Rebecca Charles
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.
Hill City, MN
Hill City – Minnesota
The Hill City is along the shores of Hill Lake and U.S. Highway 169 and State Highway 200.
Murdock, MN
Murdock – Minnesota
Murdock is a rural town in Swift County.
- County: Swift
- Region: West Central
- Zip Code: 56271
- City Website
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Laura Mitteness
Laura joined the CEDA team in October 2023 as a Community and Business Development Specialist in the Cities of Benson and Murdock. She graduated from Mayville State University with a degree in Mathematics Education and decided after a decade of teaching to make a change. She grew up in a small town of Ada, MN in the Red River Valley where small-town development is key to the town’s survival. This knowledge and strong connection to her small town drives her passion for development in the communities she serves. She is excited to build strong relationships within her communities and help them thrive!
Laura lives outside of Benson with her husband and two young girls. If she is not watching some new show or movie on TV, she is playing with her kids outside or helping her husband with the cattle on his family farm.
Mapleton, MN
Mapleton – Minnesota
Mapleton is a city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
- County: Blue Earth
- Region: South Central
- Zip Code: 56065
- City Website
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Jack Wheeler
Jack joined CEDA in May 2024 after graduating with his Masters in Public Administration and Community Management from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Before coming to CEDA, Jack worked in event planning, and found his passion connecting communities via events. In his free time Jack enjoys watching the Minnesota Vikings, walking dogs at BENCHS, and trying new coffee spots!
Currently I work for Mapleton, MN and Le Sueur, MN. I also do workforce development for Tri City United and for Le Sueur Henderson High Schools.