Regional Arts

Classical Music Echoes Through the Valley
The Stringwood Chamber Music Festival returns to the Root River Valley for its 25th year of concerts and education; John Gaddo takes a closer look.

Poetry | Missing Those Who Left Us
Two new essay-style poems from local Minnesota author, Ken McCullough.

Essay | The Cows are Out!
In this charming essay, Greg Schieber shares the highs, lows and unexpected roundups of life in Fillmore County’s Big Woods.

Poetry | Three Haiku for Summer
Poet, writer, and photographer captures the essence of summer in the driftless with three new original haikus.

Poetry | Come Spring, Rhubarb Takes the Stage
Catherine Glynn salutes one of our favorite spring delicacies in an Ode to Rhubarb.

Poetry | Junk Love and Other Poems
Winona poet Emilio DeGrazia shares poetry from an upcoming book of original works.

Essay | The Power of Storytelling
Sandy Webb learns how to tell a compelling story at a Winona-area storytelling workshop.

Herbjørn Gausta: Norwegian Pioneer and Painter of Church Altars
Contributor Loni Kemp and photographer Sharen Haugerud Storhoff explore the life of church artist Herbjørn Gausta, raised near Harmony.

Remarkable Artists Open Their Houston County Studios for Regional Art Tour
Rose Korabek profiles three women artists featured in the 2025 Bluff Country Art Tour.

Poetry | “Love…” In Springtime
Original poems — and a doodle — by southeastern Minnesota artist and poet, Diane Knight.
