Steve Harris
Steve Harris
Author's Archive

Root River Diary | An Extraordinary Kindness
Just how special can a delivery person be? Steve Harris and Diane Knight share observations from a community sendoff to UPS driver Josh Merchlewitz.

Earning a Different Kind of Varsity Letter
Steve Harris reports on the first ever Fillmore County student to receive a high school letter in volunteering through the United Way.

“On Your Left!” | E-Bikes on Regional Trails
Steve Harris reports on the surge in e-bikes on Southeast Minnesota’s 60+ miles of state trails.

Commemorating Norwegian Crossings with Music and More
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center has lots to celebrate! Steve Harris guides our way.

Profile | Joan Finnegan’s Dream Was Always to Be a Painter
Steve Harris interviews nationally known local artist, Joan Finnegan.

Ski Jumping In America Had Its Roots In Southeast Minnesota
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.

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.

Profile | Liz Bucheit: Creating a Lifetime of Art
Steve Harris explores the art of jewelry with Liz Bucheit of Crown Trout Jewelry.

Profile | Have Guitar, Will Travel: Bob Bovee’s Musical Journey
Steve Harris visits with Houston County old-time music and barn dance legend, Bob Bovee.

Profile | In Conversation with Stained Glass Artist Karl Unnasch
Steve Harris visits with Karl Unnasch, nationally recognized stained glass and sculpture artist from Pilot Mound, Minnesota.
