Culture & Community

Irene Fishburn, a native of Holland, pictured at her bakery in Newburg, north of Mabel. The one-day a week bakery specializes in French pastries. (Photo by Sharen Storhoff)

A tiny bakery thrives in Newburg

Loni Kemp visits a French bakery in rural Fillmore County.

Drue Fergison is pictured in Parthenay, a stunning medieval walled city 30 minutes north of her new home in France. She was there in October, called "Octobre Rose" - Pink October - to participate in a walk in support of breast cancer research. On the occasion of Pink October, everyone who participated got a hot pink t-shirt. "Group walks are very popular," she says. "This one was 10 kilometers (six miles). Dogs are allowed to come on these group walks." Her dog Timmy, an Australian Shepherd, joined the walk. (Photo courtesy of Drue Fergison)

Moving to France

Observations from Drue Fergison on her move from southeast Minnesota to west-central France.

Furniture and home décor designer TiAnna DeGarmo is remodeling an old feed mill to accommodate more seating and a new commercial kitchen at Sylvan Brewing in Lanesboro. (Photo by John Torgrimson)

In Praise of Wood

John Torgrimson profiles artist and businesswoman TiAnna DeGarmo.

If a picture can tell a thousand words, this is it! John Weiss captured the perfect picture to accompany his story about special needs fishing put on by the DNR. Pictured is Nancy Qual of Austin being assisted by Conservation Officer Annette Kyllo. (Photo by John Weiss)

Pitch a Story | Community Voices Make a Difference

Root River Current’s co-publishers write about the first six months of this eMagazine, its initial impact and contributors–and how YOU can help the team!

Summer, winter, spring and fall, these boathouses along Lawrence Lake, near Brownsville, are ‘home’ to dozens of river dwellers. (Photos by Nancy North unless otherwise noted).

Life Afloat on the Big Muddy

John Gaddo introduces us to the Lawrence Lake boathouse community just below the Root River’s confluence with the Mississippi River near Brownsville.

Delia Bell (left) and Mary Denzer in the Seven Bridges Pottery studio near Houston. (All photos courtesy of Mary Denzer)

An Artisan and the Apprentice

John Torgrimson visits Seven Bridges Pottery near Houston to meet an artisan and the apprentice.

Biker Linda Tacke near McKenzie Pass in the Cascade Range in central Oregon. Elevation 5,325 feet. (Photos courtesy of Linda Tacke)

Biking Across America

Linda Tacke pedals coast-to-coast. Steve Harris reports on this Lanesboro woman’s latest biking adventure.

Haven Wall gate made from oak timbers from an 1860 Chatfield home, framed with posts from the 1888 Chatfield Schoolhouse. (Photos by Julie Fryer, unless otherwise noted)

Chatfield’s Haven Wall Documents a Lifetime of Travel, Community, and History

Julie Fryer visits a historic Chatfield landmark along the Old Territorial Road.

Potter Auditorium hosts a range of performing arts events. The Chatfield Center for the Arts is shooting for 100 shows in the coming year. (Photo courtesy of Chatfield Center for the Arts)

Spotlight Shines on Chatfield Center for the Arts

Julie Fryer explores the newly renovated Chatfield Center for the Arts.

The Driftless Region is chock full of cold, clear streams, offering anglers ample opportunities to catch trout. (Photo courtesy of Bob White, Marine on St. Croix, MN; learn more at BobWhiteStudio.com)

You’ve Entered the Driftless Zone

Steve Harris and John Gaddo explore the Driftless Region and its geological wonders

Hidden Springs Peony Farm has more than 600 varieties of peonies, from red to yellow to coral to pink and more. Peonies originated in Asia and Eastern Europe. (Submitted photo)

Hidden Springs, Growing Beautiful Flowers and Much More

Steve Harris reports on the new owners at Hidden Springs Peony Farm in Spring Grove.

Located in a former Presbyterian church, Mainspring serves as an event space, bringing a community of people together over art. (Submitted photo)

Mainspring, Building Community Through Art

John Torgrimson visits with Melissa Wray, the director of nonprofit Mainspring.

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