These 2 countries embraced nuclear power. Here’s what they can teach Minnesota
Minnesota's moratorium prevents new reactors – for now, and there’s much to learn from France’s nuclear past and Canada’s nuclear future
Minnesota's moratorium prevents new reactors – for now, and there’s much to learn from France’s nuclear past and Canada’s nuclear future
A comic to illustrate the ambivalence toward nuclear power that's common in Minnesota politics and beyond.
Minnesota politicians ponder the fate of the ‘friendly atom’
Innovative research in the Superior National Forest may serve as a template for forest resiliency nation-wide.
Late summer and early fall rank as the peak time for many wild mushrooms – especially edible varieties.
Keep your eyes open for pollinators, including swallowtails, eastern tailed-blues, painted ladies, hummingbird moths, hummingbirds, rusty-patched bumblebees and more.
What does it take to bridge political divides? Lessons from organizers in western Idaho
Minnesota paused ‘green burials’ because of a bitter fight over a cemetery in Carlton County. It has led to questions of religious freedom
Jobs for news analysts, reporters and journalists are expected to decline another 9% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What does it take to bridge political divides? Lessons from organizers in western Idaho
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 on our site, and you can
Book excerpt this week from Dr. Corrie Grosse's 'Working Across Lines'
"These two movements for equity and justice should coalesce and learn from one another."
We've got a student-made zine for Pride month
This practice is helping some frontline workers manage burnout. Here's how it works
So what does a good, intentional culture look like? Experts agree it's responsive to employees and treats them with respect
In addition to possibly seeing wildlife and birds with their babies this time of year, June also puts on a show with wildflowers
The story of Project Optimist's hand-carved logo