Year: 2024

Zach Lind, General Manager of Norsland Lefse, mans the company booth at a recent FEAST event in Rochester.

Norsland Makes Lefse “Like Grandma Used To Make”

Just in time for the holidays, Tom Brudvig guides us through the process of lefse-making – from russet potatoes to final product – at the Norsland Lefse factory in Rushford.

A full garden view and a testament to lots of hard work last fall emerge in Loni Kemp's garden.

Essay | Hope Springs Eternal with Hardy Flower Bulbs

Fall is the time to plant bulbs for beautiful spring blooms. Loni Kemp shares her advice and garden photos with us as we plan and plant.

Cattle move through a pasture in a rotational grazing operation. (Photo by Ann Wessel, BWSR)

Rotational Grazing: Pipeline to Water Quality and Soil Health

Ann Wessel reports on a Fillmore County farmer who is converting CRP ground into productive pasture.

Karen and Kevin Carr in their Chosen Valley Canoe Accessories shop in Chatfield.(Photo by Laurie Byrne)

The Journey of Two to Creating Ability

Maintaining balance between building a business and creating ability: Laurie Byrne introduces us to Karen and Kevin Carr and their Chosen Valley Canoe Accessories shop in Chatfield.

2024 artists, above, are among those recognized in Root River Current's series exploring the arts and artists in the greater Root River Valley region. (Root River Current photos)

Celebrating Regional Arts & Artists!

Root River Current recognized its 2024 featured artists at a community celebration November 9th at the Chatfield Center for the Arts.

A well-loved 1985 Ford F250 diesel truck waiting for its next task. (Photo by Greg Schieber)

Essay | Setbacks Are the Norm on My Small Farm

Greg Schieber shares the challenges of owning and maintaining a farm truck.

Late summer sunset over a farm just west of Chatfield. (Photo by Julie Fryer)

Autumn Splendor

Southeast Minnesota Driftless Scenery, Fall 2024

Inspired by nature, artist Rita LeDuc prefers painting with traditional oil paints. (All images courtesy of Rita and Paul LeDuc)

Paint Where We Live, Live Where We Paint

Delia Bell introduces us to Fillmore County artists Rita and Paul LeDuc whose works are on display in the gallery at Chatfield Center for the Arts through December.

Trailers lined up to receive their boats along the Mississippi River in late October. (Photo by John Gaddo)

Poetry | Boat Trailer Blues

Poetry by Ken Lubinski.

High school football — an autumn tradition — has Caiden Reiter running for a Kingsland Knights touchdown against Spring Grove. (Photos by John Weiss)

Behind Friday Night Lights

High school football is more than what happens on the field — John Weiss takes us behind the scenes of a Kingsland High School football game in Spring Valley.

Small older main street with brightly colored tent set up as people gather, walk around, and visit with neighbors.

New Design for Downtown Spring Valley May Preview Future

David Phillips reports on efforts by the Spring Valley Business Alliance to revive the downtown area.

A replica of “The Restauration” Norwegian sailing ship shown at full sail on the sea with a bright blue sky with white clouds behind the sails.

Norway Holds A Giant Family Reunion

Crossings 200 commemorates 200 years of organized Norwegian emigration to North America. This story follows a visit by Terje Mikael Hasle Joranger of Norway — who happens to have relatives living in southeastern Minnesota — who talks about the history of Norwegian emigration to North America and the 2025 bicentennial.

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