Everyday Stewardship: How Small Acts of Care Connect Us to Minnesota and Each Other
Caring for our shared home, Minnesota, often begins with small acts of love. For some, it’s a Saturday spent planting trees or volunteering at a…
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Unsung Caretakers of Minnesota: Building Trust and Caring for Place Through StewardshipUnsung Caretakers of Minnesota: Building Trust and Caring for Place Through Stewardship
At Upstream, we believe caring for Minnesota begins with the people who care for the places around them, consistently, and without need for recognition. Bill…
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Celebrating Minnesota’s Unsung Caretakers: Laura Adrian and Deb GriffithCelebrating Minnesota’s Unsung Caretakers: Laura Adrian and Deb Griffith
In every corner of Minnesota, people are caring for the land and their communities, people whose everyday acts of stewardship ripple outward, inspiring connection, care…
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Why Stewardship Builds UnityWhy Stewardship Builds Unity
Early giving opens November 1! Join us anytime from November 1–21 by giving to Upstream this giving season and help show that stewardship creates unity.
What…
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Give to the Max Day 2025: Caring for Natural PlacesGive to the Max Day 2025: Caring for Natural Places
Give to the Max Day is one of Minnesota’s most cherished traditions. Every November, neighbors from every corner of the state come together to give…
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From Garden to Community: Minnesotans Leading with CareFrom Garden to Community: Minnesotans Leading with Care
Meet two incredible Minnesotans showing us what everyday care looks like!
Valerie has created a true pollinator’s paradise in her yard, caring for bees and other…
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Thanksgiving in Minnesota: Gratitude That Unites UsThanksgiving in Minnesota: Gratitude That Unites Us
Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the things that truly matter. In Minnesota, gratitude is a shared…
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Everyday Stewardship: Giving Back Beyond Dollars in MinnesotaEveryday Stewardship: Giving Back Beyond Dollars in Minnesota
Minnesota has always been a state defined by community, care, and connection. While Give to the Max Day is best known for encouraging charitable donations…
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Give to the Max Day: Building a Stronger MinnesotaGive to the Max Day: Building a Stronger Minnesota
Every November, Minnesotans come together for one of the most inspiring traditions in our state, Give to the Max Day. It’s a day when thousands…
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Seasonal Stewardship: Preparing Minnesota for Winter TogetherSeasonal Stewardship: Preparing Minnesota for Winter Together
As Minnesotans, we know how to prepare for winter. We pull out our boots, stack wood for the fireplace, and make sure the car’s emergency…
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Inspiring Stories of Minnesota Stewardship: Everyday People, Extraordinary ImpactInspiring Stories of Minnesota Stewardship: Everyday People, Extraordinary Impact
Everyday Minnesotans. Extraordinary Care.
At the recent Upstream Celebration, we gathered with Minnesotans from across the state who share a simple but powerful belief: when we… -
7 Ways to Love Your Local Place This Week7 Ways to Love Your Local Place This Week
Every corner of Minnesota has its own story to tell, whether it’s a quiet lake, a neighborhood park, or a local trail. Loving your local…