Extended Producer Responsibility shifts recycling cost, promises investment
Minnesota wants producers to pay for recycling. How has that worked in Canada and the European Union?
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.
📻 Project Optimist and KZYS get Press Forward MN funds for partnership
The collaboration between KZYS and Project Optimist will include community journalism training, co-reported stories, cross-publishing articles in English and Somali, and more.
Southeastern Minnesotans seek transportation solutions
As Minnesota communities look to start an organization to meet transportation needs, Project Optimist spoke with leaders at the Upper Valley Transportation Management Association to learn more about TMAs and their experience.
Subscription recycling service draws Minnesota customers
Ridwell currently operates in the Twin Cities metro area and is experimenting with a mail-in service for people who live in rural areas.
Community Voices ⎸ Make a plan for end-of-life care
Many Americans don’t have an advance directive. Join the Project Optimist team to make one in 2025.
Community Voices ⎸ Project Optimist made leaps in 2024
A look at what we accomplished in 2024 and our goals for 2025.
Discover Lake Superior diamonds
"Lake diamonds can’t last forever. Soon, they’ll melt. So while you can, go out and find some. Watch them shine in the light," writes Erica Dischino.
How to use courage, excitement to make social connections
We look at what research shows about how people can overcome fears and use these strategies to connect with others.