“Gentle density” is key to sustainability
By Pat Thompson In about half of St. Paul, a residential landowner can build only one thing: a single-family house. Under recent updates, that house can be accompanied by an... Read More
The Good Acre:Building local, equitable food systems
By Theresa McCormick You may have noticed a red barn-type building on Larpenteur Avenue at the edge of the University of Minnesota campus in Falcon Heights, not far from St.... Read More
Horton Park is focal point for community
By Tracy Kugler As I drove up Hamline Avenue in 2013 to check the area around our new home, I noticed a sign at the corner with Minnehaha Avenue: “Horton... Read More
Eco-friendly burial options gaining notice
By Mindy Keskinen Some new, more eco-friendly practices have been added to the death care options available in the United States in recent years — variations on the time-honored ways... Read More
Crossword for the climate
By Mindy Keskinen Winter is a good time to make a cup of coffee or tea and sit with a puzzle. In this one you’ll find ideas to help speed... Read More
Is 2023 the year for official climate action in Minnesota?
By Pat Thompsonand Mindy Keskinen With change afoot at the Minnesota legislature, we’ve been hearing a lot in the media about Minnesota legalizing marijuana and codifying abortion rights. But what... Read More