Steve Harris

Steve Harris

Steve Harris is a freelance writer from Lanesboro who can be reached at sharris1962@msn.com or (952) 836-7904.

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The Driftless Region is chock full of cold, clear streams, offering anglers ample opportunities to catch trout. (Photo courtesy of Bob White, Marine on St. Croix, MN; learn more at BobWhiteStudio.com)

You’ve Entered the Driftless Zone

Steve Harris and John Gaddo explore the Driftless Region and its geological wonders

Hidden Springs Peony Farm has more than 600 varieties of peonies, from red to yellow to coral to pink and more. Peonies originated in Asia and Eastern Europe. (Submitted photo)

Hidden Springs, Growing Beautiful Flowers and Much More

Steve Harris reports on the new owners at Hidden Springs Peony Farm in Spring Grove.

Nancie McCormish is pictured with her horse Zekemoouse at her farm near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. (Photo submitted)

Cornucopia: The Birth of the Lanesboro Arts Gallery

Steve Harris visits with Nancie McCormish, one of the founders of Cornucopia Art Center, a forerunner to the Lanesboro Arts Gallery.

The Rutabaga Brothers, with vocalist Mariah Ciangiola (second from left), performed at a spring 2023 concert at the Sons of Norway hall in Lanesboro. (Submitted photo)

Mariah’s Magical Musical Tour

Steve Harris catches up with The Rutabaga Brothers band and their new lead singer

Karla Bloem, Executive Director of the International Owl Center in Houston, Minnesota, with Uhu the Eurasian Eagle Owl. (Photo by Alan Stankevitz)

Owl Center Puts Houston on the Map

Steve Harris takes us inside the amazing International Owl Center in Houston

Andrea Miehlisch, Katarina (Miehlisch) Amdahl, and Eric Miehlisch enjoying activities at the 40th annual Lanesboro Dinner Dance in 2022. (Photo by Barb Jeffers)

It Was a Wonderful Night for Dancing

For the past 40 years, Lanesboro has carried out a Christmas tradition called the “Adult Prom”. The tradition lives on.

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