Project Optimist wins 3 Minnesota journalism awards
The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists announced award recipients on Thursday, June 26.
Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten
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‘We have always existed with fire’
Education about the history and role of controlled burns in northeast Minnesota is key, officials say.
Brainerd students, residents build belonging with stories
Project Optimist partners with The Sowing Room and Central Lakes College on a belonging dialogue.
Community Voices ⎸ Journalism is for everyone
We believe communities are stronger when people know how journalism works and participate in making journalism however they’re able.
Wildfire walk-and-talk set for May 31
Project Optimist and Hartley Nature Center will host the free event.
How Stearns County addresses domestic violence
The number of domestic violence cases has not decreased, but officials say the Stearns County Domestic Violence Partnership has reduced homicides and offered victims and offenders support.
Community Voices ⎸ Project Optimist joins The 19th News Network
Here's what the partnership means for Project Optimist.
Experts dive into Minnesota's Extended Producer Responsibility law
Catch a replay of the panel discussion, or read the highlights.
‘Temples of the spirit’: A Catholic take on end-of-life plans
“Our belief is that we're temples of the Holy Spirit. The body that we have is where the Holy Spirit has lived,” said the Rev. Tony Wroblewski.