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S3E10 Edric Funk
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Andy talks to Aaron Hebeisen, an avid hunter and member of Backcountry Hungers and Anglers.
Expidition Kristen
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
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
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
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
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
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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Voices of Upstream has published 31 episodes since June 2022, covering topics in Places & Travel, Society & Culture.
Voices of Upstream is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 19m.
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