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Community Voices

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Essay | Plowabunga! My Salute to Snowplow Drivers

John Gaddo salutes snowplow drivers – Plowabunga!

Pair of eagles sit on a snowy river bank on a sunny day.

Original Photography…Winter Scenes

Original photography from southeastern Minnesota featuring nature scenes and community activities.

Pyramid shaped Haystacks in rows in a snowy field.

Essay | 150 Pairs of Boots

An excerpt from the book “Buggy Land” about life in Amish country by author Mary Swander.

An old fashioned metal windmill stands above a field against a sky of pink and blue clouds at sunset

Poetry | Clouds Awakening

Nature inspires Berta Aug’s poetry. Two new poems from this local author.

Lanesboro High School students learning to use their cell phone cameras in new ways. (Submitted photo)

Telling Stories Through Photos

Student photographers learning to see the world in a more artistic way.

A barn in the distance covered in snow. In the foreground is a large tree with snow covered branches.

Essay | A Big Woods Snow Day

Where have all the snow days gone?!? Greg Schieber shares memories from the past — and lessons learned.

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2024 year in review: Root River Current photo essay

Take a photo tour of 2024 through the lens of Root River Current photographers.

(Photo submitted by Jeff Gorfine)

Poetry | A Tanka and Two Haiku

Jeff Gorfine shares three new poems in Japanese haiku and tanka styles.

From the cover of Dan Butterfass' Book of poetry, published by Shipwreckt Books.

Poetry | Excerpts from Aerie

A collection of short poems from Dan Butterfass poetry book titled Aerie.

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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!

Guitars hold memories of Christmases past for singer/songwriter Ann Lowe, seen here with one of those special gifts from days gone by. (Submitted photo)

Essay | Mom, Memories and My Sears Roebuck Guitar

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

Thankful for...autumn silhouettes on Vinegar Hill near Rushford. (Photo by Craig Johnson)

Thankful for…

Photographers Craig Johnson and Joe Deden share photos that remind us of what we’re thankful for at this time of year.

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