Roots and Returns: John and Tom Monson Talk Small-Town Impact

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/a0/7b/c0/a07bc03a-2716-1ba7-3ea2-9380420a3338/mza_199182186366408173.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Rural Ruckus

KOWZ Media

12 episodes

1 month ago

Rural Ruckus is a podcast hosted by John Monson that delves into the challenges, opportunities, and stories shaping rural America. With a deep passion for agriculture and small-town life, John explores what’s happening on Main Streets across the country—from housing and daycare to labor shortages and economic development. Each episode sparks thoughtful conversation about how rural communities can shift from competition to collaboration and thrive in a changing world. Tune in to better understand the heartbeat of rural America—and why it matters.

All content for Rural Ruckus is the property of KOWZ Media and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Roots and Returns: John and Tom Monson Talk Small-Town Impact

Rural Ruckus

15 minutes

5 months ago

Roots and Returns: John and Tom Monson Talk Small-Town Impact

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, John Monson sits down with his son, Tom Monson, a rural banker and community leader from Kasson, Minnesota. As Marketplace President of MTB Bank and an active local Chamber member, Tom shares his unique, people-first approach to rural banking and economic development. From pop-up banks at local events to innovative small-town solutions, Tom proves that leadership rooted in community and authenticity can have a real impact.