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Prairie enthusiasts throughout the Root River valley burn off remains of previous years' prairie grasses to trigger another year’s new growth. (Photo by John Gaddo)

Seasonal Photo

Repeating a custom of old, southeast Minnesota prairie enthusiasts prep their land for a new season.

Mornings at the confluence of the Root River, Main Stem, and its South Branch are often mystical. (Photo by Renee Bergstrom)

Seasonal Photo

A spring photo from Renee Bergstrom

Snowfall creates beauty on ordinary structures as witnessed by this bucolic winter photo.  The sheep fence creates a vantage point from which to view the valley with its flocked trees in the distance. (Photo by Renee Bergstrom) 

Seasonal Photo

Photographer Renée Bergstrom captures a winter scene in this seasonal photo.

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