From Sanctuary to Responsibility: How My Childhood Basketball Court Became a Lesson in Stewardship
Written by Maurice Durham Jr, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
When I was 10, my family moved to the suburbs after my dad was sent to…
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How Alma is Cultivating Love for Minnesota: Prioritizing Local FarmsHow Alma is Cultivating Love for Minnesota: Prioritizing Local Farms
We interviewed Alma’s General Manager, Lucas Rosenbrook, about their focus on partnering with local farmers.
You’re probably familiar with Minneapolis’ iconic, Alma, restaurant in the Marcy… -
Breathing in the Beauty of Duluth: Finding Serenity and Strength in the Changing SeasonsBreathing in the Beauty of Duluth: Finding Serenity and Strength in the Changing Seasons
Written by Keith Durham on behalf of Upstream’s Care for Place Fellowship
As I embarked on our family drives up to Duluth’s prison, the changing seasons… -
Finding Urban Serenity: David Fallon’s Reflections on Peace and Memory Along the Mississippi RiverFinding Urban Serenity: David Fallon’s Reflections on Peace and Memory Along the Mississippi River
Written by David Fallon, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
David Fallon is a BIPOC artist with a disability, living in the Twin Cities. A photographer and… -
From Classroom to Lake Vermillion: Caley’s Journey of Family, Nature, and Community in Northern MinnesotaFrom Classroom to Lake Vermillion: Caley’s Journey of Family, Nature, and Community in Northern Minnesota
Written by Amanda Arbogast
Caley is a 30-year-old 1st grade teacher from Virginia, Minnesota. Caley currently resides in Hibbing with her husband and 7-month-old daughter. She… -
From Fly Fishing Rookie to Pro Guide: Scot Simmons’ Journey of Passion, Heritage, and StewardshipFrom Fly Fishing Rookie to Pro Guide: Scot Simmons’ Journey of Passion, Heritage, and Stewardship
Written by Gunnar Carlson for Upstream’s Care for Place Fellowship
Scot Simmons is a 54-year-old Minnesotan from Bloomington who loves the outdoors, this passion led him… -
From Iron Range Geologist to Maple Syrup Champion: Dave Dahl’s Journey from Hobbyist to International Award WinnerFrom Iron Range Geologist to Maple Syrup Champion: Dave Dahl’s Journey from Hobbyist to International Award Winner
Written by Amanda Arbogast
Dave Dahl is a retired geologist for the Minnesota DNR. He has spent the last 50 years living on the Iron Range… -
Empowering Muslim Women in Minnesota with Hiking HijabieEmpowering Muslim Women in Minnesota with Hiking Hijabie
Nasrieen Habib is 37 years old and she lives in North Minneapolis with her family. Nasrieen loves to spend time in nature, but she didn’t…
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Cultivating Green Spaces: How Macalester College Students are Growing Community through GreenatMacCultivating Green Spaces: How Macalester College Students are Growing Community through GreenatMac
Written by Zaki Numani, Upstream Intern
The beauty of Minnesota across both urban and rural environments provides a huge draw to the state, especially within the… -
Jenna Ray: From Communications to Community Impact – How a Passion for Stewardship Drives Her Work at GiveMNJenna Ray: From Communications to Community Impact – How a Passion for Stewardship Drives Her Work at GiveMN
Jenna Ray is the Deputy Executive Director of Community Impact at GiveMN where she is leading the way to increase confidence across our state’s nonprofit…
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From Family ‘Trash Hikes’ to Inspiring the Next Generation: A Legacy of Stewardship and Care for PlaceFrom Family ‘Trash Hikes’ to Inspiring the Next Generation: A Legacy of Stewardship and Care for Place
Written by Kate Tovsen, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
While my parents weren’t necessarily outdoorsy, they still imbued in me a feeling of stewardship and care… -
John Larsen: Co-Founder of Upstream and Design 45, Leading the Charge in Environmental Stewardship and Innovative DesignJohn Larsen: Co-Founder of Upstream and Design 45, Leading the Charge in Environmental Stewardship and Innovative Design
John Larsen is the co-founder of Upstream and co-founder of Design 45.
Meet John Larsen, the co-founder of Upstream, an architect and co-founder of Design 45…