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Erica Dischino

Erica Dischino (she/her) is the social media storyteller for Project Optimist.

Duluth, Minn.
A nursing student administers medication to a mannequin patient while two people say their goodbyes during a training exercise.
End-of-Life

Greater Minnesota students prepare to serve grieving patients, families

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University trained nursing students how to care for dying patients and their families.

Two women with dark hair smile as they pose for a photo in front of lilac bushes.
End-of-Life

Community Voices ⎸ Project Optimist staff plan for the end — and it feels good

Life goals: Complete health care directives, draft a will, and enroll in life insurance in 2025.

Ice forms on a sunny afternoon along Lake Superior in Duluth, Minn.
Biophilia

Discover Lake Superior diamonds

"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.

An aerial view of trees with colors changing to red, gold, and yellow in the fall.
Biophilia

Community Voices ⎸ See Minnesota's fall colors from above

"The autumn season offers an example of how to change gracefully," writes Erica Dischino.

Woman uses her hands to sculpt a piece of pottery in her studio.
Art

Artist spotlight: Behind-the-scenes of Tech High School's new pottery installation

How Desi Murphy created a large ceramic art installation for St. Cloud's Tech High School.

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