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 people-centered organization. We are deeply troubled and saddened by the killing of Renee Good and the harm experienced by others. We denounce all forms of violence and we join in the call for de-escalation across Minnesota.

Minnesotans have a profound sense of pride and we deeply love this place we call home. We love where we live. We love the natural beauty of our state and the diversity of people who make their homes in our towns, cities, and rural areas.

Guided by our mission and core values, we envision a future where all who live and work in Minnesota express their connection across race, ideology and geography through a unified culture of caring for our place and for each other.

Upstream is nonpartisan and we are committed to this work for the long-term.

Let’s go upstream of the politics and build deeper relationships based on trust, together.

Onward and Upstream.

Rolf Lowenberg-DeBoer
Executive Director