Root River Current

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Inside Root River Current | Three Years Strong – And Counting! - Root River Current

Essay | Fool’s Spring - Root River Current

In the News | Nitrate Risks in Karst Regions - Root River Current

How a Small-Town Brewery Became a Regional Destination - Root River Current

Essay | Preserving the Past, Honoring the Present - Root River Current

Coming Together to Keep the Branding Iron Open - Root River Current

Essay | The Death of a Beautiful Woman: Unpacking the Legends of Winona - Root River Current

FACT Workshop Hopes to Empower Marginalized Groups - Root River Current

Root River Watershed Sees Gains, Sets Priorities for Next Decade - Root River Current

Join A Visionary, Creative and Committed Board of Directors - Root River Current

Bluff Country Business Academy to Support Local Businesses - Root River Current

Grand Meadow Artisan Creates Handmade, Permanent Leather Goods - Root River Current

Essay | Sound Bath Healing: Relaxation Through Vibration and Stillness - Root River Current

Featherstone Farm: Growing Organic Food Through Fair Labor - Root River Current

Landowners Recognized for Protecting Creek Habitat in Winona County - Root River Current

Root River Winter Hues - Root River Current

A Slow Moving Vehicle - Root River Current

First-ever Amish Buggy Alert Signals Installed in Fillmore County - Root River Current

Essay | Lanesboro’s State Theatre, From Silent Films to Center Stage - Root River Current

Submit An Event - Root River Current

Root River Winter Hues - Root River Current

Area Family Rescues Animals Year-Round - Root River Current

Essay | The Root River Anthology: Five Years Later - Root River Current

Essay | Buon Natale! Christmas in Italy: Traditions, Food and Family - Root River Current

Holiday Train Brings Christmas Spirit to Driftless Communities - Root River Current

Where Frontier Faith Took Root: Lenora Methodist Church and Its Circuit-Rider Origins - Root River Current

Cold Weather Can’t Stop Christmas Cheer at Peterson’s Beloved Holiday Festival - Root River Current

Youth and Creativity: Watching Talent Grow - Root River Current

Regional Soybean Production: Understanding What Happens When the Top Buyer Stops Buying - Root River Current

Poet Richard Eberhart Remembered - Root River Current

Essay | Putting Up Firewood: A Family Affair

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Essay | The Pursuit of Happiness

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From Ski Trails to Hiking Paths, Heat is Reshaping Recreation and Our Attitudes

Essay | Bringing Back Takkefest: Rushford Community Rebuilds a Beloved Thanksgiving Tradition

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Civil War Hero Judson W. Bishop, Instrumental in Building Fillmore County’s Future

Original Photography | Fall in the Driftless

Houston Arts Resource Council Celebrates 27 Years of Creativity - Root River Current

Farm Programs Support Permanent Prairies, Wetlands and Sensitive Groundwater

Profile | John B. Nicol: Lanesboro’s “Jack of Arts” - Root River Current

Local Food Shelves Stepping Up to Meet Record Demand

Returning the Sword: New Book Chronicles Local Man’s Gift to Japanese Family

Essay | Haunted by Time: Southeastern Minnesota’s Forgotten Schoolhouses and Farmsteads

Profile | Printmaking with Heart: Kelly Ristau’s Artistic Journey

Barb and Joel Mielke’s 37-Year Quest for Biodiversity in Bluff Country

In Rural Minnesota, this Resident Ensemble Model Thrives

Harmony Annexes 60 Acres for Possible Data Center

From Radio Waves to Fan Blogs: How Tony Schultz Built His Vikings Community

Hokah Hardware Keeps Small-Town Spirit Alive

ESSAY | Hiking Wisconsin's Driftless Bluffs and Prairies

Paddling the Mississippi River is a Grand Adventure!

From Quilts to Tote Bags: Twyla Thorson’s 30-Year Legacy of Textile Art

Water Enthusiasts Gain New Access to Cedar River State Water Trail

Lanesboro Sales Barn Completes Theatre-style Renovation

Conservation Conversation on Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Quality - Root River Current

Gravel-Cycling Bikers Crisscross Root River Valley in Competition - Root River Current

“I’m A Dramaturg” | One Artist’s Unique Journey - Root River Current

Wiebke Fur & Trading Co. Marks 100 Years of Family Business - Root River Current

Fillmore County Farmers Featured at Farm Aid 40 - Root River Current

Enjoying the Driftless in Century-Old 'A'

Essay | Look Up in the Sky! It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No . . . It’s a Mosquito!”

Wilderness-Style Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail Making Progress - Root River Current

Proposed Lanesboro Riverfront Project Adds Access, Fishing and Trails - Root River Current

New Court will Brighten Up Downtown Spring Valley - Root River Current

2025-2026 School & Government Calendars

Bily Brothers Clocks: “They Truly Loved It.”

Conservation Conversation with Farmer Duane Bakke - Root River Current

Woolly Mammoths Once Roamed our Driftless Area

Swing Your Partner, Do-Si-Do

Explore Renee Bergstrom's profile on Root River Current

Essay | Creative Skills and Kids

Engage Winona Wants to Train People for Public Leadership - Root River Current

‘Highly toxic’ hemlock widespread in Upper Midwest

Inside Root River Current | A Visit to the Grand Meadow Chert Quarry

Flourish at DreamAcres: 20 Years of Youth, Arts and Agriculture in Rural Minnesota

Essay | “May Peace Prevail on Earth”

Bypassed, Threatened and Still Here: The Resilient Heart of Forestville

Now Hiring: Publishing and Social Media Support

Minnesota Marine Art Museum Showcases Global and Local Visions of Life on the Water

Youth of All Ages Engage in Creative Summer Arts Programs

Essay | Less-Work Gardening

Farm to Fork: Hyper-Local Dining at the Free Range Exchange

Classical Music Echoes Through the Valley

Grand Meadow Maintains its Place in History

Poetry | Missing Those Who Left Us

Citizen Working Group Releases Nitrate Report

A Warming Climate is Changing Growing Conditions

Essay | Cows Are Out!

Liquid Willowcat Revolutionizes Walleye Fishing - Root River Current

Apple Blossom Bike Tour Enters 12th Year - Root River Current

Poetry | Three Haiku for Summer - Root River Current

Angel’s House of Healing - Root River Current

Inside Root River Current | Steps Forward - Root River Current

Essay | A Teacher, a Rooster and an Outhouse - Root River Current

Driftless Center a Must Stop on the Great River Road

Community Backs Students' Educational Journey - Root River Current

Poetry | Finish-American Heritage Reflected in New Collection - Root River Current

Root River Diary | An Extraordinary Kindness - Root River Current

Eagle Bluff Marks its 45th Year with Reunion - Root River Current

In La Crescent, HELP Grant Sparks Community, Habitat Connections - Root River Current

Photo Essay | Lanesboro's First-ever Pride in the Park - Root River Current

Speak Up, Speak Out – and Listen - Root River Current

Earning a Different Kind of Varsity Letter - Root River Current

La Crescent Goes Live with Summer Music Series - Root River Current

Group Attempts to Make Preston to Forestville Trail a Reality - Root River Current

Root River Diary: How Did the Turtle Cross the Road? - Root River Current

Hundreds of Shrubs to Protect Vesta Creek Streambank - Root River Current

Poetry: A Semi-Salacious Ode to Rhubarb

High Schoolers Learning from Trout

Part Two: Chert Quarry Near Grand Meadow Was Historic Social Center

Part One: Chert Quarry Near Grand Meadow is Rare, Lucky Find for Archaeologists

Featured Photos Gallery | May 2025

“On Your Left!” | E-Bikes on Regional Trails - Root River Current

Shooting Star Trail was Once an Indigenous Crossroads - Root River Current

La Crescent Farmers Market Builds Community - Root River Current

Poetry: Junk Love and Other Poems - Root River Current

Inside Root River Current: Community Leadership - Root River Current

High School Clay Target League is a Growing Sport - Root River Current

The Power of Storytelling  - Root River Current

Owl Bluff Farm Expands Its Organic Produce Operation - Root River Current

The Bridges of Fillmore County - Root River Current

Flying into Fillmore County Airport - Root River Current

Braver Angels Encourages Constructive Disagreement - Root River Current

Inside Root River Current: Our Ag & Water Connection - Root River Current

Essay: Celebrating Blossoming Ephemerals, The Return Of Birdsong, And Earth Day - Root River Current

In The News: Trees! - Root River Current

Herbjorn Gausta - Norwegian Pioneer and Painter of Church Altars - Root River Current

Remarkable Artists Open Their Houston County Studios For Regional Art Tour - Root River Current

Discovered: The Underground Railroad In Southeast Minnesota And The Abolitionists Who Helped - Root River Current

2025 Trout Season Looks Promising for Local Anglers

Wild Rice Returns To Nearby Stretches of Mississippi River - Root River Current

Essay: Frank Walsh’s Kitchen - Root River Current

Area Public Health Officials Remain Vigilant At All Times - Root River Current

In The News: Opportunities to Create! - Root River Current

Minnesota's Hooded History - Root River Current

The READ Act: New Teaching Methods For Reading In Minnesota - Root River Current

'Sweet Business' In The Hardwood Forest - Root River Current

Cultivating Community: How the Chatfield Public Library is Sowing Seeds - Root River Current

Commemorating Norwegian Crossings With Music And More - Root River Current

Poetry: "Love..." In Springtime - Root River Current

Root River Restoration Project: Major Milestone Achieved - Root River Current

Essay: Maple Syrup-A Homesteading Tradition - Root River Current

SE Minnesota’s Mississippi River Fisheries To Benefit From Proposed Legislation - Root River Current

Joan Finnegan's Dream Was Always To Be A Painter - Root River Current

Stand Up, Speak Up - Root River Current

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Artist Creating New Life In Southeastern Minnesota - Root River Current

Plowabunga! My Salute To Snowplow Drivers - Root River Current

Before Social Security, Fillmore County Poor Farm Helped The Poor And Aging      - Root River Current

Time Again To ‘Paint The Town’ - Root River Current

Your Leadership Can Make A Difference in Root River Current’s Third Year - Root River Current

Women Who Shaped Southeastern Minnesota History - Root River Current

Art Center Serves As A Hub For Winona Artists And Community - Root River Current

Trout in the Classroom: Opening a New World To Kids - Root River Current

Neighbor Helping Neighbor - Root River Current

Things Are Heating Up At New Spring Grove Sauna Business - Root River Current

School & Government Calendars - Root River Current

Girls Are Wrestling In Southeast Minnesota — And Loving It! - Root River Current

ESSAY: Life In Amish Country

Regional Nitrate Issues Again Making Headlines - Root River Current

Ski Jumping In America Had Its Roots In Southeast Minnesota - Root River Current

Frequent Cemetery Visitor Finds ‘Friends,’ Preserves Memories - Root River Current

Poetry: Clouds Awakening - Root River Current

Gathering Acorns to Renew River Forestland - Root River Current

On his own terms, The Writing Life of Tom Driscoll - Root River Current

Community Leaders, “In The News...” - Root River Current

Inside Root River Current, January 2025 - Root River Current

Longest-Running Community Science Bird Project Celebrates 125 Years - Root River Current

Poetry: A Tanka & Two Haiku - Root River Current

Essay: A Big Woods Snow Day - Root River Current

Aquatic Guardianship: The Importance of Monitoring and Maintaining Our Waterways - Root River Current

Telling Stories Through Photos - A Student Experience - Root River Current

Honoring the Past Through Service Today: Watson Creek Cemetery - Root River Current

2024 year in review: Root River Current photo essay - Root River Current

LeRoy-Area Couple Turns Family Dairy Farm Into Gourmet Mushroom Business - Root River Current

Lanesboro Talking Trail Coming in 2025 - Root River Current

Poetry: Excerpts from Aerie - Root River Current

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Christmas in Norway: A Minnesotan's Yuletide Greeting For The Season - Root River Current

Essay: Mom, memories, and my Sears Roebuck guitar - Root River Current

Mississippi River Is Eroding Sacred Indigenous Mounds - Root River Current

Hydroponic Farm Is High Tech Operation With Small Footprint - Root River Current

An Ancient Crop Makes Its Home In Fillmore County - Root River Current

Flavors Of The World Converge At Carlson Roasting Company - Root River Current

Essay: Setbacks Are the Norm on My Small Farm - Root River Current

Seasonal Crafts, Sweets Just Around the Corner - Root River Current

Prescribed Burn Team Treats State Highway Ditches With A Dose Of Fire - Root River Current

The Journey of Two to Creating Ability - Root River Current

Rotational Grazing: Pipeline To Water Quality And Soil Health - Root River Current

Poetry: Reflections by Gavin - Root River Current

Norway Holds A Giant Family Reunion - Root River Current

Poetry: Boat Trailer Blues - Root River Current

Essay: Hope Springs Eternal with Hardy Flower Bulbs - Root River Current

Swan Lake! Thousands of Tundra Swans migrate each Autumn - Root River Current

Behind Friday Night Lights - Root River Current

Paint Where We Live, Live Where We Paint - Root River Current

New Design For Downtown Spring Valley May Be Preview of Future - Root River Current

Worth The Beautiful Drive:  Big Springs Farm Pumpkins And Corn Maze - Root River Current

Go Fish: The Lanesboro State Fish Hatchery - Root River Current

Local Food Vendors Showcased at November FEAST! Festival - Root River Current

Conservation Ballot Initiative Key To Trust Fund Renewal - Root River Current

Personal History: Father Was Born Capable - Root River Current

Following the Stepping Stones of Volunteerism - Root River Current

Profile: Liz Bucheit – Creating a Lifetime of Art - Root River Current

Outdoor Adventures Abound at BaseCamp - Root River Current

Garden Harvest

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Original Seasonal Photos

Profile: Have Guitar, Will Travel – Bob Bovee’s Musical Journey - Root River Current

Steam Engine Days Celebrates Autumn Harvests - Root River Current

Poetry by Delia Bell

A Grand Champion Day At The Fair -- Video Essay

Update: Harmony Bike Trail by David Shaffer

To Market, To Market: A Trip To the Lanesboro Sales Commission Auction

Art Grows On The Trail - Root River Current

Essay: A Story Of Balance—A Zen Buddhist Retreat In The Heart Of The Midwest - Root River Current

Southeast Minnesota Runoff Pollutes Beyond Local Area - Root River Current

A Big Thing in a Small Town: Welcoming Veterans Home in Preston - Root River Current

Rattlesnake Responders Work To Bring Timber Rattlesnakes Back From The Brink - Root River Current

This Is Our Little Happiness - Root River Current

Minnesota Officials Launch First Phase Of Nitrate Mitigation Plan - Root River Current

Mill Creek In Chatfield Gets Partial Makeover

Giants of the Earth Heritage Center: An entry to cultural exploration - Root River Current

The Fabric that binds: A Family's History - Root River Current

Three New Poems by John B. Nichol

Youth Sex Trafficking Forum

Minnesota Nitrate Concerns Inspire Iowa Groups To Seek EPA Help

Making hay...as well as memories

In Conversation with Stained Glass Artist, Karl Unnasch

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