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Greg Lovell reports on a trailblazing kitchen, cafe and bakery in Houston County serving up a menu of seasonal, hyper-local ingredients. Read "Farm to Fork: Hyper-Local Dining at the Free Range Exchange" here: rootrivercurrent.org/hyper-local-...

Poetry | Missing Those Who Left Us - Root River Current Two new essay-style poems from local Minnesota author, Ken McCullough.

Two new, original poems by Winona’s Poet Laureate, Ken McCullough.
Read them here: rootrivercurrent.org/original-poe...

David Phillips tells the nearly forgotten story of the1929-30 Grand Meadow girls’ basketball team which still holds the record for straight wins.
Read more here: rootrivercurrent.org/historic-gir...

Classical Music Echoes Through the Valley - Root River Current The Stringwood Chamber Music Festival returns to the Root River Valley for its 25th year of concerts and education; John Gaddo takes a closer look.

John Gaddo reports on the Stringwood festival celebrating 25 years of chamber music education and performance. Read "Classical Music Echoes Through the Valley" here:

Greg Schieber shares a charming story of life on the farm and the one call that brings everyone out to the pasture. Read his original essay here: rootrivercurrent.org/essay-the-co...

Olivia Cohen reports on the effect shifting weather patterns and rapidly changing climate are having on Southeast Minnesota's planting seasons. rootrivercurrent.org/a-warming-cl...

John Torgrimson covers the release of the Southeast Minnesota Nitrate Strategies Collaborative Work Group Report of Recommendations.
Read the article here: rootrivercurrent.org/update-on-ci...

Greg Lovell shares the story of one of Southeast Minnesota’s most scenic cycling events -- so much more than a bike ride!
Read more here: rootrivercurrent.org/apple-blosso...

#BikeTheBluffs #DriftlessCycling #AppleBlossomRide #CommunityEvents

Pause, breathe, and immerse yourself in the poetic simplicity of a summer day in new original piece from Renee Bergstrom. Don't miss the unique video!

rootrivercurrent.org/poetry-three...

ohn Weiss dives into the story of a local farmer-turned-fishing-lure-entrepreneur whose innovative product is changing the game for anglers across the country.
Read the story here: rootrivercurrent.org/walleye-fish...

#MNFishing #WalleyeNation #LureInnovation

Rose Korabek shares the story of Angel’s House of Healing, a new women’s recovery home, founded by a Caledonia native, open to women throughout the region. (First published by the Caledonia Argus.)
Read the story here: rootrivercurrent.org/angels-house...

An excerpted essay from the book "A Teacher, A Rooster and an Outhouse" tells the story of young boy shenanigans while entertaining their teacher.
Read more here: rootrivercurrent.org/essay-by-ric...

A behind the scenes look at the work Root River Current has done over the past month to improve our website and collaborate with other journalists in Minnesota.
Read more at the story, "Inside Root River Current | Steps Forward", here: rootrivercurrent.org/inside-root-...

John Weiss visits one of our region's must-see interpretive centers.
Read the article, "Driftless Center a Must Stop on the Great River Road" here: rootrivercurrent.org/driftless-ar...

Poet Jim Johnson shares selections from "A Good Sauna Always Burns Down", original works published by Winona-based Shipwreckt Books.
Read it here: rootrivercurrent.org/finish-ameri...

David Phillips reports on how the Kingsland community has stepped up to help graduates further their education. Read, "Community Backs Students’ Educational Journey" here: rootrivercurrent.org/kingsland-ar...

Ann Wessel reports on new native planting and pollinator habitat projects created in La Crescent through state and local funding programs.
Read the story here: rootrivercurrent.org/la-crescent-...

Upwards of 200 people gathered on a hot, steamy June day to support Lanesboro’s first annual Pride in the Park; Root River Current photographers share the story in a special photo essay.
See it here: rootrivercurrent.org/lanesboro-pr...

Outdoor education is key to Eagle Bluff’s success; Clare Mazack reports on the learning center’s 45th year of programming and the staff behind its programs.
Read the story here: rootrivercurrent.org/staff-reunit...

Just how special can a delivery person be? Steve Harris and Diane Knight share observations from a community sendoff to UPS driver Josh Merchlewitz.
Read the latest Root River Diary here: rootrivercurrent.org/root-river-d...

La Crescent Goes Live with Summer Music Series - Root River Current Greg Lovell reports on how you can take in the music, community and fun at La Crescent Live, a summertime community event.

Greg Lovell reports on how you can take in the music, community and fun at La Crescent Live, a summertime community event.

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Water quality, e-bikes and a new “talking trail” are all 'In the News' in June. John Gaddo has details on how Root River Current readers can speak up, speak out – and listen!
Read it here: rootrivercurrent.org/speak-up-spe...

Steve Harris reports on the first ever Fillmore County student to receive a high school letter in volunteering through the United Way.
Read more here: rootrivercurrent.org/local-fillmo...

John Weiss joins a crew of volunteers in planting 600 shrubs to help stabilize a stream bank. Read the story here: rootrivercurrent.org/hundreds-of-...

Joyce Roffler shares her story of a chance encounter with a big snapper on the road. Read the latest "Root River Diary" entry here (includes tips on what to do if you find a turtle): rootrivercurrent.org/root-river-d...

John Torgrimson reports on renewed efforts to complete the Preston to Forestville Bike Trail. Read the story here: rootrivercurrent.org/preston-volu...

John Weiss checks back in with Rushford-Peterson students as they finish up their Trout in the Classroom project with a day on the stream releasing fingerling trout.
Read the article "High Schoolers Learning from Trout" here: rootrivercurrent.org/rushford-pet...

In the next part of this fascinating story, David Phillips shares how the archaeological team's research has shown the importance of the Chert Quarry as a gathering place for Indigenous peoples from as far away as Red Wing and La Crosse. Read more here: rootrivercurrent.org/part-two-on-...

Catherine Glynn celebrates this seasonal delicacy in her new poem, "A Semi-Salacious Ode to Rhubarb". Read this original piece here: rootrivercurrent.org/poetry-come-...