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Check out the bold artwork of Wasima Farah in this week's Artist's Joy feature
She explores the challenge of being a first-born daughter in a Somali family.
Big news today! We're changing our name!
It's only a smidge different than The Optimist. And our work won't change!
A German camp in Minnesota models 3 keys to low-energy living
The Optimist newsletter brings insights on insulation, circulation and heat pumps:
Food and gratitude: A story on Indigenous food and the people lifting it up
What is "food sovereignty"? And check out "The Wedge" podcast this Thanksgiving!
How to not waste your wastewater: Lessons from the St. Cloud recovery facility
We can pull nutrients, water and biogas from the stuff we flush.
A bit of art and joy from The Optimist as the days get shorter
A second round of Artist's Joy in this edition featuring work by Kandace Creel Falcón
Elections, solutions and a fourth way to face conflict
We've got a pick-me-up if you're done with politics. But also, don't forget to vote!
A practice called reflective consultation is helping some frontline workers manage burnout. Here's how it works
The Ellison Center, a St. Cloud nonprofit, serves children and the professionals who care for them