5 ways Minnesotans can reduce consumption, waste
April Hepokoski, of Esko, offers tips for people looking to reduce the amount of trash they produce.
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Community Voices ⎸ See Minnesota's fall colors from above
"The autumn season offers an example of how to change gracefully," writes Erica Dischino.
Bustling senior centers offer community to older Minnesotans
Senior centers can help older adults combat social isolation and loneliness if they can attract members, offer interesting programs, and overcome transportation or technology barriers.
Artist Kent Estey listens to his heart
"I trust myself, and I listen to what my heart tells me I should paint," he said of his work.
Project Get Outdoors sparks love for nature
Outdoor programs teach children about nature through field trips and hands-on activities. Community partnerships make them possible.
On the front line with a Minnesota wildland firefighter
Nathan Myers gives an inside look at what it's like to be a wildland firefighter in northern Minnesota and across the U.S.
Drawn by Nature: Seeds are mini marvels of design
Hand-collect seeds for affordable, biodiverse gardening, writes Lisa Meyers McClintick.
Ishkode: How 'good fire' could reshape the forests and culture of northeastern Minnesota
For millennia, the Great Lakes Anishinaabe used traditional fire practices to manage the forests of Northeastern Minnesota. Today, science is capturing the frequency and severity of those fires to understand how communities might recreate their relationship with the land.
Biomimicry: Duluth woman seeks solutions through nature
“Nature has come up with some really amazing things. That’s really what biomimicry is about," said Sue Okerstrom.