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April 2025

Root River Current photographers capture the arrival of Spring in Southeast Minnesota.

Amy Jo Hahn uncovers the hidden history of the Underground Railroad in Southeast Minnesota.

Rose Korabek profiles three women artists featured in the 2025 Bluff Country Art Tour.

John Weiss welcomes the 2025 catch-and-keep trout season with a primer on the state of trout fishing in southeastern Minnesota.

Madeline Heim reports on the resurgence of native wild rice in the Upper Mississippi River valley.

An excerpted essay from the book "Frank Walsh's Kitchen" of a charming story of two teen boys working at summer haying and the unique lunch that followed.

Even before recently proposed federal funding cuts, state and county health officials have worked hard to stay ahead of 'the next' potential regional health threat; David Phillips reports on one example of a dedicated regional

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!

Giants of the Earth Heritage Center has lots to celebrate! Steve Harris guides our way.