Episodes 31
Avg. Duration 19m
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Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode Apr 2025

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About This Podcast

Minnesota is filled with natural wonders—our lakes, fields, forests, parks and open spaces. Join Upstream director Andy Goldman-Gray and a new guest weekly for conversations about what makes our places special, and how we care for the natural places that make Minnesota beautiful. You’ll learn more about Minnesota’s natural places and the people who care for them.

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S3E10 Edric Funk

Apr 07, 2025 26m

In this episode, Andy speaks with Edric Funk, the group vice president of Golf, Grounds and Irrigation at The Toro Company. Andy and Edric talk about how Edric's love for the outdoors shaped his role…

S3E9 Peggy Callahan

Oct 03, 2024 26m

In this episode, Andy speaks with Peggy Callahan, Executive Director of the Wildlife Science Center about one her passion for one of Minnesota's most controversial and notorious predators: wolves.

S3E8 Tim Dordell and Kirk Ballard

Jul 29, 2024 21m

In this episode, Tim Dordell and Kirk Ballard show Andy around their cabin, talk about preserving Minnesotan White Pines and what it means to be a responsible cabin owner.

S3E7 Karla Patrick

Jul 08, 2024 13m

In this episode, Andy and Karla Patrick, one of Upstream's 2023 Unsung Caretakers talk about her giving garden and how being outdoors can benefit both your health and resilience. You can help…

S3E6 Ashleigh Harris

Jul 01, 2024 16m

In this episode, Andy and Ashleigh Harris, an Upstream Unsung Caretaker discuss how caring for place can literally start in your own backyard.

S3E5 Sam VanWechel-Meyer

Jun 24, 2024 12m

In this episode, Andy speaks with Sam VanWechel-Meyer just ahead of a trash dash challenge, a community cleanup effort in Fergus Falls. VanWechel-Meyer is one of Upstream's Unsung Caretakers but also…

Henry LaBounta

Jun 16, 2024 12m

Join Andy and Henry LaBounta, one of this year's Upstream's Unsung Caretakers as they discuss his work caring for Lake of the Isles and the new preventative measures he's taking to reduce pollution…

S3E3 Elizabeth Wente

Jun 10, 2024 16m

In this episode, Andy takes a break from speaking with Unsung Caretakers and has a conversation with Elizabeth Wente. Wente is an old friend of Upstream's who helped identify the uniquely Minnesotan…

S3E2 Dr. Roxanne Biidabinokwe Gould

Jun 03, 2024 22m

In this episode, Andy speaks with Dr. Roxanne Biidabinokwe Gould, associate professor of Indigenous education in the College of Education at University of Minnesota, Duluth. Dr. Gould is of Grand…

S3E1 Angelina Amerigo

May 27, 2024 14m

In the first episode of Voices of Upstream season three, Andy speaks with unsung caretaker Angelina Amerigo, better known as Miss Minnesota 2023. Amerigo is recognized as an unsung caretaker who…

Heather Boschke

Dec 06, 2023 14m

In this episode, Andy speaks to Heather Boschke, an artist and author about birding, acceptable levels of camping and unlocking your full potential.

Katie Nyberg

Nov 22, 2023 16m

In this episode, Andy talks to Katie Nyberg, the Executive Director of the Great River Passage Conservancy. On the banks of the Mississippi River, the two discuss the presence the river has in St.…

ShantasticLife

Nov 15, 2023 21m

In this episode, Andy talked with Instagram influencer @shantastic.life about hiking in Minnesota. She delves into how to get outside as a beginning hiker, her outreach efforts to get women hiking…

Aaron Hebeisen

Nov 08, 2023 30m

Andy talks to Aaron Hebeisen, an avid hunter and member of Backcountry Hungers and Anglers.

Expidition Kristen

Nov 01, 2023 13m

Foiled by the rain, Andy speaks to Minnesota's very own travel influencer Expedition Kristen on Zoom about Minnesota's hidden gems, how travelers can care for natural places and her dog, Ole.

Kieran Folliard

Oct 25, 2023 14m

Andy joins the illustrious Kieran Folliard at his Northeast Minneapolis Food Building to talk about community, whiskey and sustainably sourcing the food we need to thrive.

S2 Mini Episode: Carolyn Olsen

Oct 18, 2023 9m

Andy joins Minnesota Farm Bureau’s Carolyn Olsen at Farm Fest to talk about agriculture, stewardship and organics, and what member organizations like Minnesota Farm Bureau is doing to share…

S2 Dani & Margo

Oct 11, 2023 36m

Andy finds a quiet part of Tamarack Nature Center to talk to Dani Prados and Margo Gray about their experience as Upstream Artist Fellows, and how they find inspiration for their creativity…

S2E1 Beth Dooley

Oct 06, 2023 32m

Andy sits down in the kitchen of esteemed Minnesota CookBook author and farm to table OG Beth Dooley.  They talk about how food and care for our place is so closely tied. Edited by Ellie Lin.

Divya Maiya

Jan 11, 2023 15m

Even on the coldest days, Lake Superior is something to behold.  Andy sits down with Divya Maiya, Upstream Organizing Committee member and  Executive Director of South Asian Arts and Theater House…

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