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Project Optimist exists to serve greater Minnesotans in this historic moment. It's a moment of division and change -- for journalism and the world. We know that many people tune out the news. Project Optimist takes a different approach with a focus on solutions.
Why some communities don’t trust the media — and what newsrooms are doing about it
Why some communities don’t trust the media — and what newsrooms are doing about it
A variety of approaches — including outreach and stressing transparency — is being used to engage audiences
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Men build health, community, and little libraries at Hopkins Men’s Shed
Men build health, community, and little libraries at Hopkins Men’s Shed
'Sheds are grassroots. It's whatever the members want to do. That's number one.'
Can we expect to see more U.S. citizens denaturalized?
Can we expect to see more U.S. citizens denaturalized?
"We are in this place where a lot of the processes and procedures that we used to count on, certainly as lawyers and as advocates and policy folks, are really breaking down in ways that we didn't expect."
In polarized times some MN Democrats and Republicans find common ground
In polarized times some MN Democrats and Republicans find common ground
Minnesota Legislative Exchange makes time and space for lawmakers to connect.
Community Voices | Somali Americans in St. Cloud share impact of ICE
Community Voices | Somali Americans in St. Cloud share impact of ICE
The Somali American Rights Coalition launches amid immigration enforcement surge, and a St. Cloud truck driver recounts his story of arrest and detainment.
How Grand Rapids residents talk about firearms – with civility
How Grand Rapids residents talk about firearms – with civility
A dozen people in Grand Rapids, Minn., all rooted in a community with a strong hunting culture., shared diverse experiences and opinions about firearms.
65% of college students feel lonely. Moorhead students share solutions
65% of college students feel lonely. Moorhead students share solutions
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Award-winning recycling coverage
Award-winning recycling coverage
Wildfire in the northland - Project Optimist
Wildfire in the northland - Project Optimist
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Nuclear power - Project Optimist
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Project Optimist made leaps in 2024: The year in review
Project Optimist made leaps in 2024: The year in review
A look at what we accomplished in 2024 and our goals for 2025.
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