{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Side by Side","title":"Houston White, Pablo Obregon, and Emily & Glenn Swanson share what North Minneapolis, Willmar, and Carlton County can teach us about the power of \"place knowing\"","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2894,"description":"Ellen talks with Houston White, founder of Houston White Ventures based in North Minneapolis; Pablo Obregon, Director of Community Growth for the City of Willmar; and Glen and Emily Swanson, owners of The Oldenburg House in Carlton County. Together, they share how their community development efforts in North Minneapolis, Willmar, and Carlton County are rooted in local culture, relationships, and a deep understanding of place.\nA central theme throughout the conversation is the role of music in building connection, fostering belonging, and strengthening communities. Be sure to check out the guest-curated Spotify playlist below to hear the songs that have inspired and influenced each guest. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IvuM2wSLCCW8R58fOraLX\nEpisode Highlights:\n03:31 Houston White Intro\n05:47 Pablo Obregon Intro\n08:19 Emily and Glen Swanson + Oldenburg House Intro\n11:33 Jazz as Community Connector\n14:06 Willmar Growth and Inclusion\n16:57 North Minneapolis Culture Economy\n19:16 Rural Culture and Local Assets\n21:10 Placemaking and Philanthropy Gaps\n27:50 Flattened Narratives and Pride\n33:51 Rural Urban Divide Reframed\n\nMore Information:\nGlenn and Emily Swanson\nhttps://oldenburghouse.com\nhttps://oacc.us, Oldeburg Arts and Cultural Community\nCOOKIN' AT THE O: Jazz at Oldenburg House, https://oacc.us/cookin-at-the-o-2025/\nCarlton County Anthem  \nHouston White Jr\nhttps://houstonwhite.co/\nhttps://houstonwhite.co/themixtapestrategy\nPablo Obregon\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/j-pablo-obregon-805281102/ ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/tlqGC47eNrIE2gpnsGBGmlOp6kISW7ZNG8gy-TLNnz8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3OTMzLzE3MDMx/MDQxNzMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}