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
Gifting? Go plastic-free!
By Ranae Lenor Hanson We want to celebrate; we want to give. Sharing small, thoughtful gifts is one of the joys of the holiday season. And those gifts can be... Read More
Tech Dump renamed Repowered to make recycling electronics easier
By Amanda LaGrange Tech Dump, your locally-based electronics recycler, has two good-news items: a new name and a new partnership with Ramsey County that means free electronics recycling for county... Read More
Discovering the joy of pickling
By Ed Lotterman Cub Foods is only 2 miles away from my house; Byerly’s about 3 1/2. I can walk to Tim & Tom’s Speedy Market. So why make pickles?... Read More