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Minnesota Reflections is a collaborative blog created and run by the Minnesota History class at Winona's Southeast Technical College. Students, who range in age from 17 to 60 and come from diverse backgrounds, write regularly on a variety of topics that influence their understanding and sense of place. |
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Eileen Moeller and Kristina Parthum—two former Winona State students—are currently in Tanzania, volunteering for the Tanzanian Education Project. It's a grassroots organization that promotes and builds sustainable education initiatives in the eastern African country. The two write regularly about their experiences. Sauti means "voice" in Swahili, the country's unifying language. |
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From renewable energy policy to the poetry of food, EarthNotes takes a varied look at the pursuit of a sustainable globe. Co-authored by faculty of Winona State University and community experts, EarthNotes is an interactive exploration of one of the most high-stakes issues of our time. |
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Co-authored by Winona State University faculty and community experts, SkyNotes will offer unique perspectives on the sky and its significance to the world and the people living in it. Stay tuned for the first post of the 2010-2011 academic year and get ready to become a part of the conversation! |
Featured Blogs
 | In a post-grad frenzy, Shannon Lippke's soul told her legs to take herself somewhere her heart would enjoy, so she's set out on a journey to study the art of living. This is Shannon's self-designed master’s program and she invites anyone interested in the facets of the world to stumble along this dusty road with her. |
 | Documenting one Winona artist's attempt to create a balanced life. Posting thoughts on: art, identity, history, social justice, sustainable living, humor, need, want, life, death - you know, the important stuff... |
 | Understanding the interconnected issues of globalization, sustainability and poverty requires many voices and many perspectives. At Assignment Global, we track relevant news and ideas on these issues. We hope to create an interactive forum of journalists, citizens and experts on some of the most vexing challenges of our time. Join the conversation. |
 | The musings of a Winona beekeeper bent on examining the relationships between sustainable beekeeping and environmental sociology. Posts include concrete observations of the author's own beehives, reflections on the social world of apiculture, discussions of honeybees in pop culture, and critical commentary on beekeeping and issues in environmental sociology. |
 | Practical, inspirational and occasionally irreverent advice on how--and why--to prepare satisfying meals using foods from the Driftless Region of SE Minnesota and SW Wisconsin--especially seasonal fruits and vegetables from Featherstone Farm. Peggy has over 250 cookbooks and follows local food news and trends so you don't have to. For more information, visit Peggy's blog at www.cookoutofthebox.blogspot.com and Featherstone Farm at www.featherstonefarm.com. |
 | Driftless Music is a blog and independent promotions company that showcases inspired and progressive musicians from the Twin Cities Metro and the Driftless Region of the Upper Midwest. It was founded by Southeastern Minnesota native, Saint Mary's University Alumnus, and independent music maven Adam Wiltgen to establish a conduit for his talented friends, as well as the many exceptional original musicians he encounters, to connect & share their creative works with the community of the Driftless Region and beyond. Driftless Music promotes music as compelling, organic and timeless as the landscape that inspired it. |
 | SMU and WSU students have joined forces to develop computer activities for the One Laptop per Child XO-1 computer that can benefit young children. We are partnering with the elementary school in Winona, MO – that’s Missouri, not Minnesota – population 1,280 for our first project. Follow this blog to read about the ongoing adventures of our computer program development. |
 | This Winona husband, father of three, full-time cubical dweller and part-time musician shares his thoughts on what it's like pursuing a career as an acoustic artist in his late thirties, as well as topics like self-improvement, good times and whatever else enters his mind. For more, visit PlanetCorey.com. |
 | Many wonder if there is something more out there -- join me as I wade to a path of contentment. Maybe. |
 | A college journalism major aspiring to be a sports writer who intelligently blogs about controversies and sports phenomena. |
 | Nathan Wardinski is a writer, academic, and film critic currently based in southern Minnesota. He is the host of the weekly radio show "Sounds of Cinema" and is a contributor to Winona360.org. In his blog "Valhalla's War Room," Nathan discusses current events and links to thoughts and ideas many others might miss. |
