Written by Alex Blondeau 2024 Upstream Unsung Caretaker
I’ve become a student once again, adding another chapter to my varied educational journey. Over the years, I’ve…
Written by Naima Dhore, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
Farming holds a personal significance for me. In Somalia, our connection to food was direct – fresh…
Written by Naima Dhore, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
I am excited about taking on the role of a farmer, which stems from recognizing the significant…
Written by Colin Willemsen, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
As a teenage photographer, my passion for the landscape has continually been shared with many of the…
Written by Kate Tovsen, Upstream Care for Place Fellow
My name is Kate Westlund Tovsen, and I currently live in Linwood Township and am in the…
In West Saint Paul, the Residents of Color Collective (ROCC) is dedicated to providing resources for BIPOC residents and to improving their city and their…
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…
