Community Sketchbook
As it looks to evolve, Frogtown Farm welcomes new director
Dave Colling takes the helm at Frogtown Farm – a 5.5-acre nonprofit urban farm in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood – as it enters a new phase.
Taryn Phaneuf
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New Americans
Latest fight over controversial landlord’s Minneapolis properties puts spotlight on housing court
Del Campo Chacon’s eviction fight — part of a larger struggle among a group of families living in five Frenz properties on the same block — is a new chapter in a long story, one that includes allegations of fraud, unsanitary conditions, rent strikes and city intervention.
Community Sketchbook
Farm-to-school programs have been good for Minnesota farmers and students alike. Is it time for the Minnesota Legislature to cough up some lunch money?
Advocates want a state-level position supporting districts’ efforts to use local food in the cafeteria, as well as more funding for equipment.
Business
The U wants to bring the kiwi berry (whatever that is) to a grocery store near you (though not for a long time)
After decades of working with backyard growers and amassing a collection of plant material, the University of Minnesota is investigating the possibility of producing kiwi berries at a commercial level in Minnesota.
Economy
From trade wars to climate change, farmers’ prospects are increasingly dire. Can tech provide the solution?
In St. Paul, tech entrepreneurs shared their big plans to “disrupt” the food system. A day later in Minneapolis, farmers painted a darker picture.
Community Sketchbook
State grant program offers money, and legitimacy, for urban agriculture
It’s the first time Minnesota has allocated money specifically for urban agriculture.
Economy
Why Minnesota companies have a lot to say about addressing global food insecurity
Efforts on the international stage by Minnesota food and agriculture companies play an integral role in addressing food insecurity, said David Beasley, executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme.
Community Sketchbook
Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia’s long fight for low-income renters
As the debate around the city’s housing crisis takes center stage, the organization sees an opportunity to elevate their crusade for better living conditions and landlord accountability.
Economic Vitality in Greater Minnesota
Can Minnesota garlic become a thing? The state’s growers have ambitious plans for a burgeoning industry
With help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the state’s garlic growers have embarked on an effort to see if Minnesota garlic can become a full-fledged industry.
Community Sketchbook
At Frogtown Farm, neighbors do a share of the work for a share of the harvest
The 5.5-acre farm was started in 2013 by Trust for Public Land, the City of St. Paul and the Wilder Foundation.