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…
“We’ve got drive-up food on one side of the street and drive-up birding on the other.”
When Molly Stoddard retired from her job at the Prairie…
Upstream is thrilled to announce the selection of our 2024 Upstream Artist Fellows – 12 artists from a variety of mediums who share a love…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Karla Patrick of Cambridge, MN is no stranger to taking care of her community. As the leader of Cambridge Medical Center’s Wellness Leadership Team, Karla…
Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis’ (CC) mission is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community. With…
