# The Right to Repair in Rural America: Why It Matters to Kirksville

An argument for the right to repair in rural communities, connecting access to repair tools and parts with local skills, lower waste, independence, and keeping money nearby.

https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/why-the-right-to-repair-matters-in-kirksville/

By Leo Blanchette · Originally published 2025-10-17

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