The Food That Grew on the South Minneapolis Water
A century after Minneapolis drained its wild rice lakes to build a golf course, the state legislature is asking what we owe the water.
Category: Climate
Book Club: The Lost Cause
New York Times best selling author Cory Doctorow joins us to discuss his 2023 solarpunk novel The Lost Cause!
Turning Local Wood Waste Into a Powerful Tool for Cleaner Water
UMD researchers are working on a new biomass product — biochar — to beef up roadside bioswales and absorb pollutants before they reach lakes and rivers.
National Links: That Buzzing Sound
Weekly roundup highlights urban policy, transportation, and city design issues collected by The Overhead Wire and shared via Greater Greater Washington.
DATA CENTER SERIES: The Impact on Minnesota Waters
Minnesota communities warn hyperscale data centers risk overusing groundwater, bypassing transparency, and undermining local water priorities and environmental laws.
Genosack: Cycling for Stronger Communities
Winding through Minneapolis trails, a community ride reveals overlooked parks, new friendships and a powerful vision for inclusive urban adventure.
Creating Buzz for the B Line
The Twin Cities’ newest BRT line is an attractive option that could turn more people into transit users — if they know about it!
Street Views: The Road to Climate Accountability
Minnesota passed bold climate legislation last year, a model for the nation. This session, Republican legislators are trying to bury it.
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Celebrate Earth Day in April — and May!
Nearly a month after other Earth Day celebrations, St. Paul will host its own event — a collaboration among sustainability groups and area churches.