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.
A southeast Minnesota writer and publisher chronicles his journey as a heart transplant recipient: John Weiss shares the 'story behind the story' captured in a soon-to-be-published book by author Tom Driscoll.
Tim Penny, Colleen Foehrenbacher, and Joe Grodahl are "In the news"—insights and updates on community people, businesses, organizations and happenings.
Clean streams depend on regular monitoring; Laurie Byrne reports on how volunteers assist with water testing to help maintain a healthy Mill Creek in Chatfield.