rural america

The loss of the longtime hospital in Fort Scott, Kan., has forced a change in the way ER care is provided, including a greater reliance on air ambulances.

In rural communities, loneliness and lack of social connection are taking a toll on the elderly and young alike. One group in Minnesota is trying to solve the problem by connecting the generations.

James Rebank's recent New York Times Op-Ed essay provides a sheep farmer's view about the effects of global trade on rural America, and on his farm in the…