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Matt Hildreth

Matt Hildreth is the Executive Director of RuralOrganizing.org. He grew up on a small farm in eastern South Dakota and is a graduate of Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota where he studied Philosophy and Communications. He earned a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication from the University of Iowa and holds an Executive Education Certificate from Harvard University’s Leadership, Organizing and Action program.

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North Cascades National Park Announces New Backcountry Permit Fee Structure

North Cascades National Park Service Complex has changed its backcountry permit fee structure.  These changes in the fee structure are designed to encourage visitors to...

Discover Josh Abbott Band’s Newly Released Album – Somewhere Down The Road

The Josh Abbott Band has just released their latest LP, Somewhere Down The Road, via their Pretty Damn Tough label. Produced by Dwight A....

Driftwood releases anticipated album ‘December Last Call’ on March 22, featuring the new single ‘Every Which Way But Loose’

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The Glass Hours: Blurring the Lines Between Country Folk and 70s Music The Glass Hours is a musical duo comprised of Brad Armstrong and Megan...

US Department of the Interior Unveils Updated Solar Roadmap to Expand Renewable Energy Development in Western States

The US Department of the Interior recently announced an updated plan to expand solar energy development in Western states. The plan is designed to...

New Bluegrass Supergroup Announces Debut Album With Music Video

This week, Mighty Popular, a recently formed bluegrass supergroup featuring Andrew Marlin from Watchhouse, Noam Pikelny, and Chris Eldridge from Punch Brothers, Greg Garrison of Leftover Salmon, and Alex Hargreaves, announced their debut...

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