Loren Green

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Loren Green is a Minneapolis-based freelance writer and Minnesota native.

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Cash mob hits Minneapolis — and businesses can't wait for more

By Loren Green, TC Daily Planet

Cash mobs are descending on Twin Cities stores. Unlike flash mobs, cash mobs are not spontaneous or disruptive. The group democratically selects a local business and, on a given day and time, participants visit the store, aiming to spend around $20 each. Cash mobs are a form of social activism, encouraging support for small businesses such as St.MORE »

Twin Cities furniture bank bridges gap from homelessness to home

By Loren Green, TC Daily Planet

Acquiring housing is only the first step toward making a home. Since 1987, Bridging has helped to supply nearly 60,000 clients with basic household supplies as they transition from homelessness.MORE »

Minneapolis expands community garden program

By Loren Green, TC Daily Planet

While space for private gardens may be hard to find, the city of Minneapolis currently has vacant lots available through its Homegrown program. Established in 2010 by the Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support, the program offers garden plots to non-profit organizations.MORE »

Launched in Minneapolis, BBB marks 100 years

By Loren Green, TC Daily Planet

The Better Business Bureau, now internationally known, was launched by Minneapolis business owners 100 years ago. Fed up with shady competitors harming their trades and reputations, they sought to establish a standard of ethics for the advertising industry.MORE »

North End Urban Farm: Challenges range from marketing to marauding deer

By Loren Green, TC Daily Planet

Revitalization doesn’t always mean pristine condos and an animated business district. In the case of North End Urban Farm in St. Paul, the best opportunity to improve the neighborhood came with a plow.MORE »