Original poems -- and a doodle -- by southeastern Minnesota artist and poet, Diane Knight.
An impulse-buy at a local farm store leads to a sweet new family tradition.
Steve Harris interviews nationally known local artist, Joan Finnegan.
This recurring series features original short stories based on observations and experiences of what makes our rural communities uniquely special. Learn more and submit YOUR story!
Lanesboro historian and poet shares seasonal poems with readers.
There's always another potential health issue threatening the region; David Phillips digs into how Fillmore County Public Health works through these situations.
Surprising or not, the Ku Klux Klan was active in Southeast Minnesota in the 1920s. John Torgrimson reports on a recent presentation on the history of the Klan's presence in the region.
Several recently announced spring and summer activities will spur participants' creativity in music, performing arts -- and gardening!
Several recently announced spring and summer activities will spur participants' creativity in music, performing arts -- and gardening!
Original poems -- and a doodle -- by southeastern Minnesota artist and poet, Diane Knight.
Original photography from southeastern Minnesota featuring nature scenes and community activities.
Root River Current seeks Board of Directors candidates to support 2025 growth—can you help?
Learn how your community can benefit -- and beautify -- from a 2025 Paint the Town Grant from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (applications accepted through March 31), and tour some of the recent projects in southeast Minnesota.
Efforts to collect acorns are helping with reforestation projects along the Upper Mississippi River. The Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk reports on volunteer work near the Reno Bottoms.
