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February 2025

Tom Brudvig explores the growing sport of girls’ wrestling in southeast Minnesota

Inside the Winona Arts Center: John Torgrimson introduces us to activities available to the southeast Minnesota region.

An excerpt from the book "Buggy Land" about life in Amish country by author Mary Swander.

Nature inspires Berta Aug’s poetry. Two new poems from this local author.

At the turn of the 20th century, ski jumping was a growing sport in Southeast Minnesota. Steve Harris and John Torgrimson follow the history to its roots in Lanesboro.

David Phillips shares the story of a southeastern Minnesota woman’s hobby that’s become a mission to restore headstones and preserve memories for local families.

New lawsuit aims to ensure work continues to address nitrate contamination issues 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.

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.