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Publisher’s Commentary: “A Work in Progress” Documentary by Robert Reich

The conversations we can have with each other are not about telling people what to think, but by creating more places to think together. More opportunities to explore the essential ingredients of collective health and personal fulfillment, and to ask what we owe one another as neighbors and citizens. This feels more consequential to me than the horse races, outrage, and gossip that so often define the media landscape.

Somali Panelists Answer: What Does Home Mean to You?

"I've had so many opportunities to move — to go to school somewhere else. Every time I've traveled, I've always missed Minnesota. There's no other community that has given me a sense of belonging like here."

MayDay March on Lake Street: Photo Gallery and Montage

Images, quoted, and a short audio-video montage of the MayDay march on Lake Street in Minneapolis.

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NEW Interactive feature: Reflection questions for Changemakers Alliance stories

Use the discussion guide questions to prompt a conversation, or simply open up to your own thoughts.

Why Sports Matter to Me

Belly dancing is great exercise. I may have fatigue — I am 80 years old — but I keep dancing.

Challenges and Joys in Northfield

"Everyone on the leadership board is under the age of 21; some are as young as 12. It is a phenomenal model. I’ve never been a part of something like this before."

Tapestry: Mental Well-Being Is…

It’s individuality without conformity. It’s uniqueness without isolation.

TAPESTRY: How Housing Impacts My Community

Heidi Omerza, Mayor of Ely I was on bedrest pregnant with…

Tapestry: Where Does the Land Remember?

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"Where does the land hold traumatic memories in Minnesota (personally…

“We are Water Flows” Through Minnesota

“Was it the river’s fault?” It’s part of nature.

Tapestry: My abortion was…

"Being able to make the decision then created the person I am today."

Tapestry: What does it feel like to be a part of your generation?

What is making you optimistic? What is making you concerned?

Values & Vision of Minnesota Voters

We listened to some of the voices, and saw some of the villages, at three locations on election night in Saint Paul. Here are a few highlights.

Tapestry: Have you seen a societal shift in how we relate to our bodies?

Comparing symptoms, we noted similarities and demanded better information and treatment from our doctors.

Tapestry: The Commons

We asked readers to share their thoughts on what a world might look like if we respected the rights of nature.