Winter Wonder at Bluefin Bay: Local Travel on Minnesota’s North Shore
Nestled along the shoreline of Lake Superior in Tofte, Bluefin Bay is a premier winter destination that blends outdoor adventure, cozy comfort, and a deep…
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Modernizing Irrigation at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for Water ConservationModernizing Irrigation at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for Water Conservation
Going Upstream is about being stewards of Minnesota’s shared natural places. Upstream Partner The Toro Company recently worked with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to support…
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Energy Efficiency & Community Care: Regions Hospital Commitment to ConservationEnergy Efficiency & Community Care: Regions Hospital Commitment to Conservation
Written by Allison J. Egan, Program Manager, Sustainability – Health Partners on behalf of Regions Hospital Energy Team, Upstream Unsung Caretaker 2024
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Sustainable Spirits: How Vikre Distillery Leads the Way in Eco-Friendly DistillingSustainable Spirits: How Vikre Distillery Leads the Way in Eco-Friendly Distilling
Emily Vikre was raised in Duluth, while on a trip back to Minnesota to visit family, her parents told her about their experience at a…
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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.
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Loving Our History & Stewarding Our Present with Pat Hamilton, Science Museum of MinnesotaLoving Our History & Stewarding Our Present with Pat Hamilton, Science Museum of Minnesota
Written by Zaki Numani
Serving as a home for Minnesota history and education of the arts and sciences, the Science Museum of Minnesota has been operating… -
Surly Brewing’s Community Impact: How Surly Gives a Damn Drives Change in the Twin CitiesSurly Brewing’s Community Impact: How Surly Gives a Damn Drives Change in the Twin Cities
Written by Zaki Numani
Surly Brewing Company has been a staple of the Twin Cities community since it opened in 2006. Starting in Brooklyn Center, the… -
Why Proper Electronic Waste Disposal Matters: How Repowered is Leading the Charge in E-Waste Management in the Twin CitiesWhy Proper Electronic Waste Disposal Matters: How Repowered is Leading the Charge in E-Waste Management in the Twin Cities
Written by Zaki Numani
We live in an age of constant tech innovation – devices are produced and sold faster than ever before and are a… -
Fairview’s Holistic Approach to Employee Wellness: Embracing Health, Purpose, and StewardshipFairview’s Holistic Approach to Employee Wellness: Embracing Health, Purpose, and Stewardship
In the last several years, employee wellness has been top of mind for HR teams. Ensuring companies take care of their employees has always been…
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Food is Medicine: How M Health Fairview is Revolutionizing Healthcare through NutritionFood is Medicine: How M Health Fairview is Revolutionizing Healthcare through Nutrition
M Health Fairview is using food as medicine through its partnership with local farms.
Loving where we live means enjoying the vegetation our natural places offer…
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Discover the Healing Power of Nature Therapy: Caring for Minnesotans with M Health FairviewDiscover the Healing Power of Nature Therapy: Caring for Minnesotans with M Health Fairview
Loving where we live is the mission at Upstream, meaning we want everyone to experience loving where we live. Upstream partner M Health Fairview is…
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M Health Fairview’s Veggie RX: Bridging Healthcare and Local Agriculture for Healthier CommunitiesM Health Fairview’s Veggie RX: Bridging Healthcare and Local Agriculture for Healthier Communities
M Health Fairview is caring for place by ensuring their patients receive healthy food. This is possible by incorporating locally sourced produce throughout the hospital…