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Paul Schmidt in the shed on his farm where 64,000 garlic are drying. Schmidt Farm markets seed stock to a variety of garden and seed companies.

An Ancient Crop Makes Its Home In Fillmore County

December 10, 2024

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Tony Rahe stands next to a wall of lettuce in one of his hydroponic growing containers at Rahe of Sunshine Farms in Wykoff.

Hydroponic Farm Is High Tech Operation With Small Footprint

December 10, 2024

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Zach Lind, General Manager of Norsland Lefse, mans the company booth at a recent FEAST event in Rochester.

Norsland Makes Lefse “Like Grandma Used To Make”

November 23, 2024

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Cattle move through a pasture in a rotational grazing operation.

Rotational Grazing: Pipeline To Water Quality And Soil Health

November 11, 2024

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The Journey of Two to Creating Ability

November 11, 2024

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Small older main street with brightly colored tent set up as people gather, walk around, and visit with neighbors.

New Design For Downtown Spring Valley May Preview Future

October 27, 2024

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A haybale is transformed into a gnome with pinecone bear and orange hat.

Worth The Beautiful Drive: Big Springs Farm Pumpkins And Corn Maze

October 16, 2024

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A woman in a department of natural resources uniform stands on a river bank by long tubes made of natural fibers placed on the muddy bank.

Mississippi River Is Eroding Sacred Indigenous Mounds

Ancient and sacred Indigenous mounds along the Upper Mississippi River are at risk due to seasonal flooding. The Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk reports on efforts to protect these mounds in Effigy Mounds National Monument.

Yes, Christmas cards do exist in real life! Snowy view of the Christmas Market held on campus in Rauland, Norway.

Christmas in Norway: A Minnesotan’s Yuletide Greeting For The Season

Christmas in Norway looks a little different than her previous home in southeast Minnesota; Drue Fergison reports from abroad on the unique Christmas traditions and experiences in Rauland, Norway.

Season’s Greetings from Root River Current

A reader-requested 'favorite' seasonal video bound to bring smiles. Happy Holidays to you and yours from everyone at Root River Current!

Essay: Mom, memories, and my Sears Roebuck guitar

A Christmas Guitar: Memories burn bright for regional singer/songwriter Ann Lowe.

Hydroponic Farm Is High Tech Operation With Small Footprint

David Phillips tours a hydroponic farming operation in Wykoff, Minnesota. Owner Tony Rahe gives access to the two trailers currently housing multiple acres of lettuce, kohlrabi, and radishes that are sold to local schools, at farmers markets, and online.

Building Community Through Storytelling

Building Community Through Storytelling

Flavors Of The World Converge At Carlson Roasting Company

An Ancient Crop Makes Its Home In Fillmore County

Hydroponic Farm Is High Tech Operation With Small Footprint

Norsland Makes Lefse “Like Grandma Used To Make”

Rotational Grazing: Pipeline To Water Quality And Soil Health

The Journey of Two to Creating Ability

New Design For Downtown Spring Valley May Preview Future

Worth The Beautiful Drive: Big Springs Farm Pumpkins And Corn Maze

Mississippi River Is Eroding Sacred Indigenous Mounds

Christmas in Norway: A Minnesotan’s Yuletide Greeting For The Season

Season’s Greetings from Root River Current

Essay: Mom, memories, and my Sears Roebuck guitar

Hydroponic Farm Is High Tech Operation With Small Footprint

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