Upstream Minnesota is here to inspire greater trust, connection and stewardship of the people and places in our great state. The recent actions of some people, many not from Minnesota, have compromised our trust in one another. We remain steadfast in our commitment to building trust and connection, now more than ever. We are a… Read More →
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Caring for our shared home, Minnesota, often begins with small acts of love. For some, it’s a Saturday spent planting trees or volunteering at a local park. For others, it’s a daily ritual of noticing what needs care and quietly taking action. Ken embodies this spirit of stewardship in everything he does. For decades, he’s… Read More →
At Upstream, we believe caring for Minnesota begins with the people who care for the places around them, consistently, and without need for recognition. Bill Newman and Steve Waderich embody this spirit of stewardship through their deep commitment to both people and place. Their stories remind us that caring for Minnesota means finding common ground,… Read More →
In every corner of Minnesota, people are caring for the land and their communities, people whose everyday acts of stewardship ripple outward, inspiring connection, care, and hope. We’re thrilled to celebrate two such remarkable Minnesotans: Laura Adrian and Deb Griffith, both of whom embody what it means to care deeply for our natural places and… Read More →
Early giving opens November 1! Join us anytime from November 1–21 by giving to Upstream this giving season and help show that stewardship creates unity. What do a child skipping rocks in Duluth, a farmer in Fergus Falls, and a family hiking in the Twin Cities have in common? A love for Minnesota’s natural places.… Read More →
Meet two incredible Minnesotans showing us what everyday care looks like! Valerie has created a true pollinator’s paradise in her yard, caring for bees and other critters in ways most of us could only dream of. She’s the neighborhood’s emergency call for animals in need, always ready to help, relocate, or nurture a creature in… Read More →
Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the things that truly matter. In Minnesota, gratitude is a shared value that transcends politics, backgrounds, and geography. Whether you’re in the heart of the Twin Cities, a suburb by the lake, or in a small town surrounded by prairies, the… Read More →
Minnesota has always been a state defined by community, care, and connection. While Give to the Max Day is best known for encouraging charitable donations, generosity takes many forms beyond dollars. Every day, Minnesotans demonstrate environmental stewardship and civic care through acts of time, skills, kindness, and community support, showing that giving back is about… Read More →
Every November, Minnesotans come together for one of the most inspiring traditions in our state, Give to the Max Day. It’s a day when thousands of us across Minnesota support the causes we love, proving that when we give back, we strengthen not only our nonprofits, but the civic fabric that holds us all together.… Read More →
As Minnesotans, we know how to prepare for winter. We pull out our boots, stack wood for the fireplace, and make sure the car’s emergency kit is ready. But beyond our personal checklists, there’s a deeper kind of preparation that matters just as much: caring for the land, air, and water that sustain us all.… Read More →
Everyday Minnesotans. Extraordinary Care. At the recent Upstream Celebration, we gathered with Minnesotans from across the state who share a simple but powerful belief: when we care for our home, we shape a better future together. 💙 This year’s Unsung Caretakers reminded us that stewardship takes many forms, from city leadership and innovation to… Read More →
