Earth Day
The First Earth Day This story begins on January 28th, 1969 when Union Oils drilling rig in Santa Barbara, California, encountered a well blowout that would seep as much as…
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Raising Antiracist Children: Suggested Readings
No matter what our zip code is here in Wisconsin, we all want our children to be given the best education and opportunities they can receive. We all want our…
Black Lives Matter
No matter where we live, how we present ourselves, or the color of our skin we want to ensure that our communities are safe and full of life. However, those…
From The Executive Director’s Desk: Fair Maps in Ashland County
The following is a Letter to the Editor submitted to the Ashland Daily Press by Progress North Executive Director Shawnu Ksicinski. Much like every election, as we approach this spring…
First Fridays – April 2021
Just like that, another month has passed us by. We marched right into Women’s History Month and right into April. Along with April being a month of mud and what’s…
Meet Abby
Tattoo ArtistGraphic DesignerRoller Derby PioneerMentorVolunteerActivistThese are just a few examples of the roles that Abby Jean Goodell has in her community. She is a highly recommended tattoo artist and co-owner…
Period Poverty
Kaleigh Nelles is a member of the Progress North Community Contributor TeamThinking about Women’s History Month brings a lot to mind. I think about the way that everyday life for…
Jump in!
Progress North is dedicated to exploring new spaces for our communities to plug into and connect with one another. We have some really great opportunities to jump in and be…
First Fridays – March 2021
It’s that time of the month again! And we’re Marching right into sharing our favorite stories with everyone. We’ve gone through our playlists and sifted through the books we’ve been…
First Fridays – February 2021
Sharing in our favorite books, films, and art has always been a practice across the globe to form meaningful connections with others. Storytelling is a powerful tool that carries cultures…