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Water flows over the Lanesboro dam along its autumn journey to the Mississippi River.

Autumn Surprises

Amish oat shocks.  Amish farmers cut oats, shock them, and leave them in the field to dry.  (Photo by John Torgrimson)

Late Summer Scenes

There is a traffic jam of people enjoying the water at the confluence of the north and south branches of the Root River east of Lanesboro. (Photo by Renee Bergstrom)

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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)

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

Seasonal Photo

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) 

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