Community Builders
Sarah Johnson & The Joy Labs
Sarah Johnson founded The Joy Labs, in Winona, MN, where she experiments with joy and art, and builds community.
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Sarah Johnson founded The Joy Labs, in Winona, MN, where she experiments with joy and art, and builds community.
Viroqua, Wisconsin’s Historic Fortney Building is being revived by the Wrobel family, and they’re building community along the way
Free Range Exchange is a welcome stop in Hokah, Minnesota. Co-owner Ben Horn shares his path to bringing this local-love business to life.
Make these super fun and easy leaf crowns for your Autumnal Equinox party, or just for fun (because we all deserve to wear crowns)!
Read Aryn Henning Nichols's editor's letter from the Fall 2022 Inspire(d) here - it's all about finding connection in this big universe!
Dyersville, IA, is a great spot for a day trip! Textile Brewing, Savvy Salvage, National Farm Toy Museum... & the Field of Dreams, of course!
Conservationist writer Craig Thompson sheds some light on how those magical fireflies live in the wilderness, and how we can help!
As the drive-in movie theatre nears its 90th anniversary, just over 300 outdoor theatres remain in the US – and only a few continue to…
Dave and Carolee Rapson of Country View Dairy outside of Hawkeye, Iowa, create delicious dairy products for the region and beyond.
If Viola Linderbaum, born in 1933, was stranded on a desert island, the 3 things she'd have along are her Bible, Coffee, and Grandpad device!
Lauren Bonney designed this coloring page for the Summer 2022 Inspire(d). Download and print, and find a little zen!
Lanesboro, Minnesota, resident Linda Tacke took a bike ride across America, reminding us it's never too late to get our of our comfort zones.