Recent content from Maggie Koerth
Even in Duluth, winter isn't what it used to be
And the effects of that change are more than just physical.
Koerth: This 'path of desire' takes you to a magical place we aren't supposed to be
In the winter, an unofficial path carved out by other visitors past a fence and "No Trespassing" signs takes you to right up to the frozen Minnehaha Falls.
Koerth: How one unhoused man experiences, and depends on, nature in the city
For him, it's both a tool of survival and source of joy. And also at times, a challenge.
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Koerth: Overcrowded classrooms aren't a solution to balancing Minneapolis Public Schools' budget
If we want our kids to thrive, we cannot just keep throwing 30 children into a room and crossing our fingers.
Koerth: The triumph of the urban turkey
Here's how they came to be such a presence. (It was a joint effort.)
Koerth: This land is our land. But it sure feels like their land.
The weirdness of a half-mile of Minneapolis lakeshore that is parkland but has become an extension of homeowners' backyards.
Koerth: The city cut branches off my favorite climbing tree, so I asked why
The trees we want, and what we want from them, are often in conflict in cities. Here's what I learned from talking to the Minneapolis parks department.
From Opinion: Our year of auroras
Best way to see them? Outside the city, yes. But you don't need to avoid the crowds.
