
The wild west
The abuse of women in North Dakota oil fields mirrors the abuse of Mother Nature

Say NO to sulfide-ore mining
Now this priceless landscape is jeopardized by a new and dangerous threat - sulfide-ore mining for copper, nickel, and other metals. This risky type of mining has never been permitted in Minnesota.

Artist Betsy Bowen: Woodcut Wonders
"I think of the awareness - that there's much going on in the natural world around us, even if we're just skiing by. There's more than we can see."

‘Born and raised on the fair’: It’s in her blood: Brooke Blakey keeps us informed about public safety
Brooke Blakey (Photo by Sarah Whiting)
Brooke Blakey loves…

Ann Hofmeister revs up interest in women and Harleys
"If you don't ride, it's hard to explain, but when you're out there and you get all the senses working ... it's really neat."

Northfield Pedalers
The Northfield Pedalers (Courtesy Photo)
When Peggy…

What a doula can do
For expectant mothers behind bars, Isis Rising offers much-needed support. "I absolutely believe that every single woman, regardless of her place in life or the choices she made, has the right to have a healthy, positive birth experience for herself and for her baby."

2013 Changemakers: The Girls Restorative Program
"We made statues with words that express how we should be." — Rashonda, 16

Breaking through taboos
At Planned Parenthood in Rochester, Khadija Ali helps educate young Somalis about sex and healthy relationships.

“Memory of Trees”
"Think about our impact on forests and take time to get to know the trees, even if it's just one tree in your yard."

Revive the hive: The Beez Kneez is creating a buzz with a bicycle-powered honey business
Kristy Allen (Photo courtesy of the Beez Kneez)
Kristy Allen…

Adventure traveler
Polly Keith Scotland (Photo by Lee Scotland)
"It's an acquired…


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