Policy & Government

A Big Thing in a Small Town | Welcoming Veterans Home in Preston
Alison Leathers recaps the dedication ceremonies recently held at the new Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston.

Nitrate and Water Issue Proposals Addressed by 2024 Minnesota Legislature
Root River Current updates 2024 legislative issues regarding southeast Minnesota water issues, including a story by Minnesota Reformer reporter Madison McVan on a proposal that would levy a tax on fertilizer to offset farm pollution.

The Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail Gets Two Steps Closer to Reality
Julie Fryer visits with Marty Walsh, the lead organizer of the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail.

Minnesota’s 2024 political process is well underway
Julie Fryer breaks down Minnesota’s political party caucus system.

Libraries United | The Purpose and Power of SELCO
The third in a series of articles on libraries in the Root River valley. Steve Harris reports on SELCO—Southeastern Libraries Cooperating.

The Mighty Mississippi’s Locks and Dams | What and Why?
The Mississippi River’s locks and dams have changed the river’s natural flow. Madeline Heim explores their history and purpose.

Prairie Strips | Small Investment, Big Benefits
Prairie strip vegetation in the middle of corn fields operated by Mower County farmer Wayne DeWall south of Grand Meadow, Minnesota. (Photo by Mower County SWCD)

Area Sheep Producer Boosts Productivity with Rotational Grazing
Ann Wessel visits a sheep farm north of Rushford where rotational grazing improved productivity.

Upper Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge Turns 100
John Weiss attends a youth ice fishing event, the inaugural event celebrating the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge 100th anniversary.

Healthy Stream, Healthy Trout
John Weiss monitors stream health along the Root and other nearby rivers.
