Community Voices ⎸ Project Optimist made leaps in 2024
A look at what we accomplished in 2024 and our goals for 2025.
A look at what we accomplished in 2024 and our goals for 2025.
"Lake diamonds can’t last forever. Soon, they’ll melt. So while you can, go out and find some. Watch them shine in the light," writes Erica Dischino.
We look at what research shows about how people can overcome fears and use these strategies to connect with others.
Craft breweries in Minnesota created new products and events they hope appeal to younger customers of drinking age, who tend to drink less beer than members of older generations.
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"In the realm of natural-world wonders, some animals can expand their brains when needed," writes Lisa Meyers McClintick.
Emma Pardini of WLSSD in Duluth answers questions we couldn't get to at Project Optimist's October recycling panel discussion.
A young St. Cloud man started a program to connect senior citizens with students. The effort succeeded, but it’s tough to find students across Minnesota willing to organize similar events in their communities.
Students from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University joined a moderated conversation about social connectedness and loneliness.
We break down the results from our 2024 Audience Survey and share how it will inform our work in 2025 and beyond.