Summer and early fall are definitely the bountiful times for local produce in Minnesota. Whether you grow your own food, belong to a CSA, or shop your local farmers market or co-op, you’re no doubt presented with more fresh fruit and vegetables than you can reasonably consume. Instead of forcing …
Whenever I walk past an agricultural field or go to a farmers’ market, I can’t help thinking about the importance of farming and food production in Minnesota’s landscape and culture. While some of the details of our state’s agricultural practices are changing over time, the importance of food production remains …
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you consider yourself a member of Minnesota’s green community or that you might think of yourself that way one day in the future. As environmentally conscious Minnesotans, we strive to minimize our individual impact on the earth and other living creatures. …
As anyone who has ever looked for a job knows, trying to find both an opening and an employer that are right for you can be difficult. The old standbys of volunteering, interning, and networking in order to build connections and get an “in” at the right company or organization …
As I was walking home recently, I had an interesting conversation with an employee from a nearby mechanics shop. I was waiting at the corner for the light to change, and there happened to be a chain mechanics shop on that same corner. One of their employees was standing on …
