How Allina Health Community Health Improvement Consultant uses the Midtown Bike Center
Sydney Hobart, Community Health Improvement Consultant at Allina Health shares how she is Caring for Place:
I grew up in a place where bike commuting was…
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Caring for Place with North Shore Explorer Founder Melissa DresselyCaring for Place with North Shore Explorer Founder Melissa Dressely
Watch Melissa’s video on #CaringForPlace:
Meet Melissa Dressely, the founder of North Shore Explorer, a guide from Duluth up to the Canadian border, download her North Shore… -
How Passion for Biking Drives Trail Building and Community JoyHow Passion for Biking Drives Trail Building and Community Joy
Written by Gunnar Carlson, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
I was 11 years old when my mom decided I was “responsible enough” to ride my bike… -
Looking for Common Ground: Neighbors, Tourism and Birders on the rookery in the heart of Fergus FallsLooking for Common Ground: Neighbors, Tourism and Birders on the rookery in the heart of Fergus Falls
“We’ve got drive-up food on one side of the street and drive-up birding on the other.”
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Meet the 2024 Upstream Artist FellowsMeet the 2024 Upstream Artist Fellows
Upstream is thrilled to announce the selection of our 2024 Upstream Artist Fellows – 12 artists from a variety of mediums who share a love…
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Embracing Nature and FamilyEmbracing Nature and Family
Written by Louise Ba, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
My name is Louise Ba and I am a current senior at St. Catherine University in Saint… -
How a Shift in His Approach to Landscape Photography Changed How He Appreciates Nature featuring Colin WillemsenHow a Shift in His Approach to Landscape Photography Changed How He Appreciates Nature featuring Colin Willemsen
Written by Upstream Care for Place Fellow Colin Willemsen
After a couple years of continuously photographing I had reached a point where I felt confident in… -
From Farmhouse to Urban Farm: Ashleigh Harris’s Journey in Sustainable Living and Community BuildingFrom Farmhouse to Urban Farm: Ashleigh Harris’s Journey in Sustainable Living and Community Building
Ashleigh Harris, 2023 Upstream Unsung Caretaker
After purchasing a 153-year-old farmhouse in Stillwater, Ashleigh Harris decided to use her land and her skills to feed herself… -
Cultivating Sustainability and Heritage at Naima’s Farm in AlexandriaCultivating Sustainability and Heritage at Naima’s Farm in Alexandria
Naima’s Farm in Alexandria has shown the power of sustainable agriculture—and the power of Naima Dhore, a Somali-American farmer who connects to her heritage through…
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Angelina Amérigo: Leading the Charge Against Plastic Waste with One Bottle, One Straw, One Bag at a TimeAngelina Amérigo: Leading the Charge Against Plastic Waste with One Bottle, One Straw, One Bag at a Time
You might know Angelina Amérigo as Miss Minnesota 2023, but did you know about her One Bottle, One Straw, One Bag at a Time initiative…
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Henry LaBounta: Dedication to Cleaning Lake of the Isles and Inspiring Community ActionHenry LaBounta: Dedication to Cleaning Lake of the Isles and Inspiring Community Action
Henry LaBounta is on a mission to clean up the Lake of the Isles area, whatever it takes. Henry is a kayaking and dog-walking enthusiast…
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Samantha VanWechel-Meyer: Championing Clean Waterways and Community Care in Fergus FallsSamantha VanWechel-Meyer: Championing Clean Waterways and Community Care in Fergus Falls
In 2017, Samantha VanWechel-Meyer discovered a deep love of Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, and waterways, but she also discovered just how much trash finds its way…