Policy & Government

Conservation Conversation on Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Quality
Alison Leathers continues her Conservation Conversations with a report on the Fillmore County SWCD and its wide range of services for farmers and landowners.

Wilderness-Style Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail Making Progress
An update on the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail which is close to opening a couple stretches of this proposed 100-plus mile wilderness trail through Southeast Minnesota.

Engage Winona Wants to Train People for Public Leadership
John Torgrimson reports on a new Engage Winona initiative to train and grow rural community leaders in Southeast Minnesota.

Bypassed, Threatened and Still Here: The Resilient Heart of Forestville
Laney Smith reports on the remarkable story of Historic Forestville, Minn., its uncertain future, 2025 budget cuts and closure of the Meighen Store.

Citizen Working Group Releases Nitrate Report
John Torgrimson covers the release of 2025 recommendations by a regional work group to address nitrate issues in Southeast Minesota.

In La Crescent, HELP Grant Sparks Community, Habitat Connections
Ann Wessel reports on new native planting and pollinator habitat projects created in La Crescent through state and local funding programs.

Group Attempts to Make Preston to Forestville Trail a Reality
John Torgrimson reports on renewed efforts to complete the Preston to Forestville Bike Trail and the Preston volunteers leading the project.

The Bridges of Fillmore County
John Weiss tours the bridges of Fillmore County with the crew who keep them in good shape.

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.

Area Public Health Officials Remain Vigilant at All Times
Since long before Covid 19, health officials have worked hard to stay ahead of ‘the next’ potential regional health threat; David Phillips reports on one example of a dedicated health team.
