10 writers selected from East Side St. Paul, West Central Minn., and Iron Range Upstream Minnesota is proud to announce the ten writers selected for its 2026 Upstream Creative Writers & Grassroots Journalism Residency Program, a program created to support storytellers who know their communities best. Upstream’s Executive Director, Rolf Lowenberg-DeBoer, explains this residency grew… Read More →
Writing About Natural Places, Stewards, and the Spaces We Care For: East Side St. Paul – West Central Minnesota – Iron Range Applications Closed Program Overview Upstream Creative Writers/Grassroots Journalism Residency: Writing About Natural Places, Stewards, and the Spaces We Care For is a 9-month remote residency designed to support creative writers, poets, storytellers, and grassroots journalists…
Celebrate, connect, and care for the places we love Across Minnesota, our communities are coming together to care for our lakes, rivers, parks, and neighborhoods in ways that are hands-on, hopeful, and rooted in connection. This year, Earth Day falls on Wednesday, April 22, but celebrations and volunteer opportunities are happening all week long from… Read More →
Loving where you live isn’t about pretending everything is perfect. In Minnesota, we know it’s about commitment to our neighbors, our natural places, and the future we’re shaping together. This place asks a lot of us. It gives a lot back, too. Here are 28 reasons Minnesota continues to be worth loving, caring for, and… Read More →
Give to the Max Day is one of Minnesota’s most cherished traditions. Every November, neighbors from every corner of the state come together to give back to the causes that matter most. At Upstream, we believe there is nothing more powerful to unite us than our shared love for Minnesota’s natural places. Early giving for… Read More →
Celebrate Stewardship, Community, and Minnesota This fall, join the Upstream community for an evening of connection and inspiration. Together, we’ll hear powerful stories of environmental stewardship from fellow Minnesotans, everyday acts of care that make a lasting difference in the places we love. Enjoy a delicious dinner, meaningful conversations, and the chance to connect with…
Whether you’re soaking up the sun in Minneapolis and Saint Paul or escaping to the lakes and prairies of Greater Minnesota, there’s no shortage of things to do in Minnesota in the summer. From hiking and biking to farmers markets and festivals, summer is when the Land of 10,000 Lakes truly shines. Let’s explore how… Read More →
Whether you’re soaking up the sun in Minneapolis and Saint Paul or escaping to the lakes and prairies of Greater Minnesota, there’s no shortage of things to do in Minnesota in the summer. From hiking and biking to farmers markets and festivals, summer is when the Land of 10,000 Lakes truly shines. Let’s explore how… Read More →
In every corner of Minnesota, individuals are quietly committed to caring for our natural places. They embody the essence of stewardship, not for recognition but out of love for the land, water, and communities we call home. This year, Upstream is proud to honor the 2024 Unsung Caretakers, whose stories remind us of the importance… Read More →
Upstream is seeking passionate Minnesotans who celebrate and care for our state’s natural places! If you have a unique way of caring for Minnesota’s outdoor spaces and want to inspire others to do the same, apply to join the Care for Place Fellowship. 🌎🌱💻 This fellowship will gather 5 Minnesotans from across the state, who… Read More →
Meet the 12 Minnesotans nominated for the work they do to care for our natural places Bill Lane from Tofte was nominated for the many hours he volunteers every week to maintain the trails around him. Molly Stoddard from Fergus Falls is a true friend of the prairie grasses in West Central Minnesota. She is… Read More →
The bugle of an elk, the rustle of pheasant wings, and access to public lands. BHA Rendezvous 2024 is coming to Minneapolis. If you hear sounds of the outdoors in downtown Minneapolis next week, there’s a good reason for it. For the first time in its history, Upstream Partner Backcountry Hunters & Anglers will be… Read More →
