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 		It's the history of the collapse of the heartland. And I donŐt think that anyone has ever figured out, economically, politically or environmentally, what it means to the future of our country to let our heartland go down the tubes... Farmer Anne Kanten

In 1998, the congregation of Delafield Evangelical Lutheran Church in southwestern Minnesota celebrated its 125th year. Four months later, faced with the harsh realities of a changing rural life, the community disbanded the congregation and gave away their beloved church building. The old church, now a tourist attraction, is a potent symbol of the demise of farming communities across America. Glenn Myrvold, Minnesota farmer



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