Regional Arts

Art Center Serves as a Hub for Winona Artists and Community
Inside the Winona Arts Center: John Torgrimson introduces us to activities available to the southeast Minnesota region.

On His Own Terms: The Writing Life of Tom Driscoll
A southeast Minnesota writer and publisher chronicles his journey as a heart transplant recipient: John Weiss shares the ‘story behind the story’ captured in a soon-to-be-published book by author Tom Driscoll.

Telling Stories Through Photos
Student photographers learning to see the world in a more artistic way.

Essay | A Big Woods Snow Day
Where have all the snow days gone?!? Greg Schieber shares memories from the past — and lessons learned.

Poetry | A Tanka and Two Haiku
Jeff Gorfine shares three new poems in Japanese haiku and tanka styles.

Lanesboro Talking Trail Coming in 2025
Details on a new audio-based history and storytelling project, Talking Trail, coming to Lanesboro in Spring 2025.

Poetry | Excerpts from Aerie
A collection of short poems from Dan Butterfass poetry book titled Aerie.

Celebrating Regional Arts & Artists!
Root River Current recognized its 2024 featured artists at a community celebration November 9th at the Chatfield Center for the Arts.

Essay | Setbacks Are the Norm on My Small Farm
Greg Schieber shares the challenges of owning and maintaining a farm truck.
