Greater Minnesota students prepare to serve grieving patients, families
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University trained nursing students how to care for dying patients and their families.
Experts dive into Minnesota's Extended Producer Responsibility law
Catch a replay of the panel discussion, or read the highlights.
How a Minnesota nonprofit makes biochar
Project Optimist tagged along with nonprofit Great River Greening during a biochar demonstration on March 17. Here's how it works.
Community Voices ⎸ Project Optimist staff plan for the end — and it feels good
Life goals: Complete health care directives, draft a will, and enroll in life insurance in 2025.
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Ten-plus years ago the St. Cloud Somali Community Radio began broadcasting local news to thousands of Somali speakers in central Minnesota. This month Project Optimist and KZYS are launching the new Central Minnesota News Collaborative, designed to strengthen local news through partnerships.
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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.