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MINNESOTA
RECREATION & PARKS
Publisher
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association 200 Charles Street NE, Fridley, MN 55432 www.mnrpa.org Tel: 763.571.1305
An affiliate of National Recreation and Park Association
Editorial Staff
Michelle J. Snider Bethani Gerhard
Editorial Board
Jennifer Fink, New Brighton Lori Hokenson, New Brighton Lucie Patrick, Maple Grove John W. Stutzman, Golden Valley
Advertising Sales & Design
Todd Pernsteiner Pernsteiner Creative Group todd@pernsteiner.com 952.841.1111
MRPA Board of Directors 2021
President: Chuck Stifter, Maple Grove President-Elect: Ross Demant, Otsego Past President: Chris Esser Secretary: Chris Fleck, Eagan Treasurer: Ben Boldt, Rochester RSC Chair: Jerome Krieger, Blaine East Metro: Lake Johnson, Roseville East Metro: Alex McKinney, Washington County East Metro: Reed Smidt, Woodbury Northeast Region: Tonya Love, Elk River Northwest Region: Marcia Larson, Bemidji Southern Region: Paul Peanasky, Faribault West Metro: Scott Berggren, Crystal West Metro: Nicole Gorman, Edina West Metro: Annie Olson, Minneapolis
This magazine is the official quarterly publication of Minnesota Recreation and Park Association and is provided complimentary to members as part of their MRPA membership. The editorial board encourages the submission of articles and photos for publication by agency members. Articles of approximately 500-700 words or less may be submitted, but may be edited for length and clarity. Contact Michelle Snider, MRPA, at 763.571.1305 x100 if interested in submitting an article for a future issue.
Articles and Advertising Deadlines
Spring 2021 Issue........................... March 5, 2021 Summer 2021 issue..........................May 22, 2021 Fall 2021 issue ..................... September 15, 2021 Winter 2022 issue................. December 23, 2021
MRPA reserves the right to approve all submitted advertising in MINNESOTA Recreation and Parks magazine. All requests for advertising should be made to Todd Pernsteiner, Account Manager, at 952.841.1111 or todd@pernsteiner.com.
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March 25, 2021
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April 13, 2021 Art of Gaining Consensus and Getting Things Done
April 29, 2021 The Power of Praise and Positivity
May 27, 2021 Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam - Blended Course
April 8-9, 2021
MRPA Annual Conference 2021
October 12-15, 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
From the Board President......................... 4 MRPA in Action .......................................... 6 Someone to Know: Jacob Andersen....... 6 MRPA Mentorship Program...................... 6 MRPA Corporate Members ...................... 7 Keeping Up........................................... 8, 10 Race and Equity Advisory Committee ...12 MRPA Magazine Photo Contest..............13 New Robert Piram Regional Trail...... 14-17 Tips for Choosing a Master’s Program...19 Experiential Education Program............ 20 Recreation Management Program ...23-24 Engaging Duluth Residents.................... 27 Creative Programming.......................28-36 In it for the Long Haul......................... 37-45 Corporate Connections.......................... 46
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