Join the MN Secretary of State's Office and the League of Women Voters of the Willmar Area for a nonpartisan community event focused on voting & elections. The event will feature Melanie Hazelip, the Voter Outreach Director of the Office of Minnesota Secretary of State. Whether you're a first-time voter or a longtime participant in […]
Join CURE, Land Stewardship Project, and the Montevideo Public Library for a conversation about AI and its impact on our communities. We’ll discuss: • The growing influence of AI • How to Spot AI • The impact of Data Centers Refreshments provided after the discussion Land Stewardship Project Building 111 N. First St., Montevideo Child […]
What does the research say about how data centers impact our health and climate? What’s happening in the greater Mankato area - and how do you feel about it? Join us for a people’s hearing with expert panelists to learn about the real impacts of data centers: health harms, carbon emissions, power outages, noise pollution, […]
Kelsey Olson (she/her) joined CURE in 2025 as its Director of Environmental Stewardship. As a skilled environmental naturalist, Kelsey’s work focuses broadly on environmental education and advocacy with a keen focus on rural land use and how that use impacts our environment and climate. Working Lands, how land is used to support agriculture and forestry, is a key focus of her work. She brings 15 years’ experience in public communication, environmental education, and rural community engagement – strong communication strategies are core in her work. This includes two terms of service with AmeriCorps in the VISTA program in Oregon and Maryland and a nearly 10-year career as a naturalist followed. She recently worked on communications and marketing for rural economic development.
Kelsey lives in New London, MN, with her young children, husband, dog, and two cats. They enjoy spending time together outside and finding small treasures in nature. Visits to Minneapolis often include visits to one of their favorite historical museums, the American Swedish Institute. Kelsey enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, canning local produce, and making kombucha.
