How this College Student celebrates our Natural Places
My name is Amelia Paine and I have been working with Upstream as an intern throughout the past few months. As an Environmental Studies student…
My name is Amelia Paine and I have been working with Upstream as an intern throughout the past few months. As an Environmental Studies student…
I am excited about taking on the role of a farmer, which stems from recognizing the significant impact we can have on addressing one of…
My name is Louise Ba and I am a senior at St. Catherine University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I am from Minneapolis, but my family…
As I write this, I’ve spent the last two months at college. College is always a big transition, especially when moving halfway across the country…
As a teenage photographer, my passion for the landscape has continually been shared with many of the other activities I’ve been involved in throughout my…
Juan Perez la Cruz for Upstream
Since my arrival in the United States, I recognized the importance of pursuing my true calling. Teaching is one of…
Minnesota’s vast and diverse natural landscapes have always held a special place in my heart. From the towering pines of the Superior National Forest to…
Before arriving in Minnesota, I remember many phone calls with my father revolving around the natural differences he could observe through the window between Venezuela…
When I tell people I like to fly fish their first question is usually, “where?”. I laugh and then tell them, “anywhere”! This leads to…
Part of the Looking for Common Ground series
Lisa Johnson for Upstream
A fourth-generation farmer is caught between life and legacy as he ponders the end of an…
I teach in the English Department at Bethel University, and one of my courses is an introduction to academic writing. I was able to choose…
In the heart of Minnesota, a journey of personal and familial significance unfolded—a narrative that encapsulates the essence of migration, resilience, and emotional connection.
I’m Juan…