Big news today! We're changing our name!

It's only a smidge different than The Optimist. And our work won't change!

A German camp in Minnesota models 3 keys to low-energy living

The Optimist newsletter brings insights on insulation, circulation and heat pumps:

Food and gratitude: A story on Indigenous food and the people lifting it up

What is "food sovereignty"? And check out "The Wedge" podcast this Thanksgiving!

How to not waste your wastewater: Lessons from the St. Cloud recovery facility

We can pull nutrients, water and biogas from the stuff we flush.

A bit of art and joy from The Optimist as the days get shorter

A second round of Artist's Joy in this edition featuring work by Kandace Creel Falcón

Elections, solutions and a fourth way to face conflict

We've got a pick-me-up if you're done with politics. But also, don't forget to vote!

A practice called reflective consultation is helping some frontline workers manage burnout. Here's how it works

The Ellison Center, a St. Cloud nonprofit, serves children and the professionals who care for them

How I avoided the irony of burning myself out for a story on burnout

Check out this infographic on the link between your health and community well-being to tied you over until our burnout coverage is ready!

Minnesota State tried a program to help students in developmental math. Now they’re expanding it

Our 10th issue explores a math program addressing disparities at St. Cloud Technical and Community College