Oral testimony offers one of the most promising methods for documenting stories of the past, especially in places where the understanding of differences can be flattened by rural stereotypes. By its very nature, there is always an urgency to preserving oral history, because there is always an elder generation whose memories might be lost without these methods. After a year of learning about the methods and ethics of oral history through reading groups, planning sessions, and presentations by visiting experts, this Collaborative is ready to launch new projects in the 2024–25 academic year. The themes include Main Street evolution in West Central Minnesota and 1950s and 60s Rural Youth Culture. We look forward to further development of collaboration with community partners and scholars across campuses and disciplines interested in oral history methods.