Park Bugle columns
Transition Town–ASAP hosts a column in the Park Bugle, our neighborhood's monthly newspaper. Since 2016 we've shared a variety of voices on climate and resiliency topics. The nonprofit Bugle serves St. Anthony Park, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, and Como Park, and relies on community support. Browse our columns by topic here.
April 2024 column:
Is your home haunted?
Alex Bajcz on "phantom appliances" that drain energy
Climate response
U of M author offers tips for climate action
by Marilyn Benson, March 2024
Addressing the climate is priority 1 by Tom Lucy, Jan. 2024
Is 2023 the year for official climate action in Minnesota?
by Pat Thompson & Mindy Keskinen, Jan. 2023
New normal temperatures signal more climate change
by Mike Lukes, Aug. 2021
Environmental lessons from a pandemic in progress
by Jessica Hellmann, Aug. 2020
Understanding St. Paul's Climate Action Plan
by Tim Wulling, Dec. 2020
Como High students call out climate crisis at the Capitol
by Mindy Keskinen, Jan. 2020
The climate is changing, and so are we
by Mike Lukes, Nov. 2019
Climate Reality comes to the Twin Cities
by Mike Lukes, Oct. 2019
Community, equity, resilience
Horton Park is focal point for community by Tracy Kugler, April 2023
Crossword for the climate by Mindy Keskinen, Feb. 2023
Reading Buddies for a just, equitable world: A report and invitation by Ranae Hanson, Feb. 2022
Volunteers pitch in, enliven streets of South SAP
by Mindy Keskinen, Nov. 2021
Resilience in the Creative Enterprise Zone
by Catherine Reid Day, Sept. 2021
Get creative, get committed (and shovel!)
by Pat Thompson, Dec. 2020
Unearned white privilege— different life experiences
by Ranae Hanson, Sept. 2020
Poetry: Community builder, change maker, world saver?
by Mimi Jennings, April 2019
Take heart, then take action on climate change
by Mindy Keskinen, March 2019
Preparation and attitude are key assets in dealing with disasters by Mindy Keskinen, Dec. 2017
A summer of resiliency work in St. Paul
by Ethan Engberg, Aug. 2017
Economy
Investing for the Next Economy by Pat Thompson, Sept. 2023
Transition Town's newest venture: LION meetup by Annamary Herther, June 2020
Local Dough on the rise: An investment club with a conscience by Mindy Keskinen, Nov. 2018
How can we keep our investments close to home?
by Sherman Eagles, Oct. 2017
Ecosystems
Chimney swifts return to St. Anthony Park by Karlyn Eckman, July 2023
by Ranae Hanson, May 2021
Supporting pollinators, the "little things that run the world" by Margot Monson, April 2020
by Ranae Hanson, March 2020
Energy
Is your home haunted? (appliances and phantom energy loads) by Alex Bajcz, April 2024
St. Paul's first public school goes greener with geothermal energy by George Zan, Dec. 2023
Wildfire season is over, but winter air quality still poses risk
by Lara Steen, Nov. 2023
Go electric: Make your home part of the climate solution
by Tim Wulling, Sept. 2022
Going solar with the Twin Cities SUN Co-op
by Tracy Kugler, April 2022
Do you want fossil-free electricity? by Tim Wulling, Jan. 2021
Many ways to go solar by Tim Wulling, June 2019
Get your home energy projects started
by Tim Wulling, Sept. 2016
Food and land
The Good Acre: Building local, equitable food systems
by Theresa McCormick, May 2023
by Ed Lotterman, Oct. 2022
A community garden's roots, and its gifts
by Sue Conner, July 2022
Eat your greens and shoots, but find them first
by Pat Thompson, April 2021
How to make a "lasagna bed" for your vegetables
by Lois Braun, June 2020
Berries for the picking
by Nadine Horchner, May 2020
A model farm restores land to health
by Ranae Hanson, Oct. 2019
Diet for a changing planet by Kit Canright, May 2019
Local gardens harvest community by sharing the bounty
by Pat Thompson, April 2018
"Going home green"
Eco-friendly burial options by Mindy Keskinen, March 2023
Living green, dying green
by Mindy Keskinen, Nov. 2020
Housing
Zoning updates promote flexible, equitable living options by Jane Pope, Feb. 2024
"Gentle density" is key to sustainability
by Pat Thompson, June 2023
More neighbors: Part of the climate solution
by Sherman Eagles, Jan. 2022
Inner resilience
Inner resilience and climate change: Why we need to practice self-care in order to change our world
by Mary Sage, March 2022
Poems to slow us down in a busy season
by Mimi Jennings, Dec. 2021
Helping kids cope with climate change
by Catherine Jordan, March 2021
Sustainable businesses
Local businesses find that sustainable is attainable
by Allie Rykken, June 2021
Bang Brewing finds opportunity in tough times
by Sandy Boss Febbo, Feb. 2021
Crossroads for community: CoCreatz sets grand opening
by Mindy Keskinen, July 2019
At Hampden Park Co-op, the new manager comes around to his roots by Mimi Jennings, Sept. 2018
Ride your bike to the toys by Pat Thompson, July 2016
Transportation
To truly "rethink I-94," MnDOT's survey needs challenging responses
by Transition Town ASAP's planning group, Oct. 2023
Rethinking I-94 into a human-scale boulevard
by Pat Thompson, May 2022
Drive electric! And charge up curbside
by Pat Thompson, Oct. 2021
Building the future in a street: Cleveland Avenue
by Pat Thompson, Aug. 2019
Winter walking: Mission possible
by Pat Thompson, Jan. 2019
Changing the cars-only culture
by Mindy Keskinen, July 2018
The fare isn't the only cost in travel
by Michael Russelle, March 2018
Waste reduction
by Ranae Hanson, Dec. 2022
The fourth R: Reduce, reuse, recycle— restart
by Michala Zien, June 2021
Cheap clothes have human, environmental costs
by Karen Lilley, Oct. 2020
Celebrating holidays with a smaller carbon footprint
by Karen Lilley, Dec. 2019
Tool Library to open March 4
by Ethan Engberg, March 2017
Ten New Year's resolutions for Zero Waste
by Pat Thompson, Jan. 2017