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Angel’s House of Healing

Rose Korabek shares the story of Angel’s House of Healing, a new women’s recovery home, founded by a Caledonia native, open to women throughout the region. (First published by the Caledonia Argus.)

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Driftless Center a Must Stop on the Great River Road

John Weiss learns more about the Driftless region during a visit to a learning center just south of the Minnesota-Iowa border.

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Eagle Bluff Marks its 45th Year with Reunion

Outdoor education is key to Eagle Bluff’s success; Clare Mazack reports on the learning center’s 45th year of programming and the staff behind its programs.

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La Crescent Farmers Market Builds Community

Greg Lovell finds fresh produce, artisan goods and community at the La Crescent Farmers Market.

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Owl Bluff Farm Expands its Organic Produce Operation

Rose Korabek reports on Houston County’s first Deep Winter Greenhouse and the small-farm research being done in our region.

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Flying into Fillmore County Airport

Alison Leathers chronicles the long history of the Fillmore County Airport and highlights recent improvements made through federal and state funding.

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‘Sweet Business’ in the Hardwood Forest

Into the woods in search of Carlin’s Sugar Shack — and a sweet surprise! Alison Leathers teases us with syrup and more.

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Things Are Heating Up at New Spring Grove Sauna Business

John Torgrimson ‘warms us up’ to a public sauna business in rural Houston County.

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Community Leaders, “In the News…”

Tim Penny, Colleen Foehrenbacher, and Joe Grodahl are “In the news”—insights and updates on community people, businesses, organizations and happenings.

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Inside Root River Current, January 2025

Behind the scenes news from Root River Current — announcing a major grant award and expanding the board for growth and success!

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LeRoy-Area Couple Turns Family Dairy Farm into Gourmet Mushroom Business

David Phillips introduces us to farming entrepreneurs near LeRoy who are building a thriving mushroom business.

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Flavors of the World Converge at Carlson Roasting Company

The holidays are filled with laughter, love — and wonderful aromas. Alison Leathers learns how the roasting, grinding, and brewing process impact the taste AND the aroma!

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