Community Voices ⎸ Saying yes to strange and difficult things
Emily Ford writes about the experiences that shaped her relationship with nature and the outdoors.
How to find common ground, encourage bipartisanship
The nonprofit organization Majority in the Middle aims to highlight the ways Minnesota's state legislators work together.
Community Voices ⎸ Looking for a thriving, post-COVID downtown? Head to Rochester
Mayo Clinic and the Destination Medical Center have helped make the “orchestrated serendipity” possible, writes Bill Lindeke of MinnPost.
Community Voices ⎸ Forest bathing in St. Cloud stirs up everyday magic of parks, people
"Go outside and be your own guide – walk, contemplate, or daydream on your own. And next time you get the chance to share that experience with other people, with space to open your mind and senses in new ways, take that opportunity," writes Nora Hertel.
Kids flex green thumbs at Moorhead farm camp
Harvest Hope Farm has a waitlist for its summer camps; experts say repeated exposure to nature benefits kids if organizers can break down barriers like cost.
Firewise USA 101: What it is, how it works, and more
The program is a tool meant to help communities reduce the damage caused by wildfire, officials say.
'We can't ignore the reality': Minnesota community works together to prepare for wildfire
Residents of Eagles Nest Township, a small community southwest of Ely, Minn., have spent more than a decade preparing for wildfires. Here's a look at their efforts:
'The Connection Cure' dives into biophilia, forest bathing
"To stop the mental loop of stress about stress, science says our best bet is to get out of our heads and get outside," writes Julia Hotz in her book 'The Connection Cure.'
Project Optimist receives $100K grant from McKnight Foundation
The funding will support Project Optimist in 2024 and 2025.