Intergovernmental Relations at the Grass Roots: A Study of the Blue Earth County, Minnesota, to 1946 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Paul N. Ylvisaker

9780266919032: Intergovernmental Relations at the Grass Roots: A Study of the Blue Earth County, Minnesota, to 1946 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266919030 ISBN 13: 9780266919032

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover how a single county reshaped local government through the long shadow of federal and state programs.

This study examines intergovernmental relations at the grass roots in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, through the 1940s, showing how local leaders balanced independence with the demand for better public services. It offers a close look at how public health, agriculture, highways, and finance interacted with national and state initiatives.

This edition presents a focused, county-level account that complements broader series work. It highlights the county’s leadership, the role of the Blue Earth County Council on Intergovernmental Relations, and the author’s process in turning field observations into a rigorous analysis. Though written and revised across years, the work remains anchored in the county’s distinctive history and character, including its cautious approach to centralization and its commitment to local self-government.

How local officials coordinated with federal grants and state programs.
The interplay between health services, agriculture, and public finance at the county level.
Lessons on governance, leadership, and community action from a rural, agricultural setting.
Context for understanding ongoing debates about local autonomy and intergovernmental reform.

Ideal for readers of public administration, local history, and policy studies who want a clear, evidence-based look at grassroots government in action.

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