‘Temples of the spirit’: A Catholic take on end-of-life plans
“Our belief is that we're temples of the Holy Spirit. The body that we have is where the Holy Spirit has lived,” said the Rev. Tony Wroblewski.
Ancestral seed relatives offer healing, better health
Dream of Wild Health farm recovers seed relatives, provides nourishment for urban families, and cultivates young leaders.
Coalition wants to end Minnesota's nuclear moratorium
Project Optimist spoke with Generation Atomic about why they feel now is the time to lift Minnesota's nuclear moratorium.
Solar power gives resort ‘new blood, new life’
After sitting dormant during the winter for the past decade, the Lodge of Whispering Pines is up and running on the strength of a solar project that largely powers its dozen cabins.
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