Business & Work
Harmony Annexes 60 Acres for Possible Data Center
John Torgrimson and Julie Little report on community meetings surrounding a potential data center coming to Harmony.
Hokah Hardware Keeps Small-Town Spirit Alive
For 35 years, Carol Moore has made Hokah Hardware a Main Street gathering place alive with heart, history and hometown pride. Greg Lovell reports on the challenges this small town store faces.
Lanesboro Sales Barn Completes Theatre-style Renovation
Tom Brudvig reports on the Lanesboro Sales Barn as it celebrates a renovation with theatre-style seating, digital upgrades and record-breaking sales.
From Quilts to Tote Bags: Twyla Thorson’s 30-Year Legacy of Textile Art
From quilts to tote bags, Rose Korabek profiles Houston County fiber artist Twyla Thorson celebrating 30 years of her unique holiday home boutique.
Wiebke Fur & Trading Co. Marks 100 Years of Family Business
Rose Korabek profiles a local family-owned sporting goods business celebrating its 100-year anniversary.
Fillmore County Farmers Featured at Farm Aid 40
Local farming couple Vance and Bonnie Haugen were featured during the Farm Aid 40 events held in Minneapolis in September 2025. Root River Current‘s Julie Fryer was there.
Conservation Conversation with Farmer Duane Bakke
Alison Leathers reports on a local farmer’s conservation work including no-till planting. Part of a three-part series.
Engage Winona Wants to Train People for Public Leadership
John Torgrimson reports on a new Engage Winona initiative to train and grow rural community leaders in Southeast Minnesota.
Farm to Fork: Hyper-Local Dining at the Free Range Exchange
Greg Lovell checks in on the new Free Range Exchange, a trailblazing kitchen in Houston County, serving up a menu of seasonal, local ingredients.
Liquid Willowcat Revolutionizes Walleye Fishing
John Weiss reports on a unique business venture that combines scent, color and a love for fishing.