Science says plastic bag bans really do work
Outlawing or taxing plastic bags reduces beach litter, according to a recent study.
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Find 'I Never Thought of It That Way' moments
In her book "I Never Thought of It That Way," Mónica Guzmán suggests people search for moments that take them outside of their own perspective.
More Somali therapists are entering the field, hoping to change the conversation around mental health
The generational divide between younger Somalis willing to seek out mental health services and their parents is a challenge practitioners are working to address.
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.
Poems that bring nature to life
Check out two pieces from 'You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World.'
Community Voices ⎸ Saying yes to strange and difficult things
Emily Ford writes about the experiences that shaped her relationship with nature and the outdoors.
Community Voices ⎸ Looking for a thriving, post-COVID downtown? Head to Rochester
Mayo Clinic and the Destination Medical Center have helped make the “orchestrated serendipity” possible, writes Bill Lindeke of MinnPost.
'The Connection Cure' dives into biophilia, forest bathing
"To stop the mental loop of stress about stress, science says our best bet is to get out of our heads and get outside," writes Julia Hotz in her book 'The Connection Cure.'
How lawmakers, officials plan to overhaul recycling in Minnesota
Mohamed Ibrahim reports on new legislation that would hold manufacturers of packaging waste accountable by collecting fees based on the type and total weight of waste produced.