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.
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Working tirelessly to keep the lights on and the news flowing
MinnPost's Ava Kian dives into the problem of news deserts in Minnesota.
After school shooting, former greater Minnesota principal creates HuddLUp to help emotionally isolated kids
HuddLUp, created by a former principal in Cold Spring, Minn., focuses on building connections among students through play.
What's a green burial and why is there a moratorium on these new cemeteries?
Minnesota paused ‘green burials’ because of a bitter fight over a cemetery in Carlton County. It has led to questions of religious freedom
The research and story behind Project Optimist
Jobs for news analysts, reporters and journalists are expected to decline another 9% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Have you ever seen the elusive 'hummingbird moth'?
What does it take to bridge political divides? Lessons from organizers in western Idaho
Happy Independence Day!
Greetings! Nora here. We're at the heart of summer now. I hope you're enjoying time off this week for July 4th (and maybe a few extra days too!). If you're hungry for some Project Optimist content, please explore our website. We switched things up
How relationships and trust can bridge political divides
Book excerpt this week from Dr. Corrie Grosse's 'Working Across Lines'
Where environmental and LGBTQIA+ issues meet, we have a zine
We've got a student-made zine for Pride month