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A replica of “The Restauration” Norwegian sailing ship shown at full sail on the sea with a bright blue sky with white clouds behind the sails.

Norway Holds A Giant Family Reunion

October 27, 2024

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Festival of Owls Kids Art Contest draws thousands of entries from around the world

March 21, 2024

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Happy Birthday, Root River Current!

March 21, 2024

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Grateful For Your Inspiration and Encouragement!

January 12, 2024

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Welcome to Root River Current!

January 5, 2024

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A woman in a department of natural resources uniform stands on a river bank by long tubes made of natural fibers placed on the muddy bank.

Mississippi River Is Eroding Sacred Indigenous Mounds

Ancient and sacred Indigenous mounds along the Upper Mississippi River are at risk due to seasonal flooding. The Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk reports on efforts to protect these mounds in Effigy Mounds National Monument.

Yes, Christmas cards do exist in real life! Snowy view of the Christmas Market held on campus in Rauland, Norway.

Christmas in Norway: A Minnesotan’s Yuletide Greeting For The Season

Christmas in Norway looks a little different than her previous home in southeast Minnesota; Drue Fergison reports from abroad on the unique Christmas traditions and experiences in Rauland, Norway.

Season’s Greetings from Root River Current

A reader-requested 'favorite' seasonal video bound to bring smiles. Happy Holidays to you and yours from everyone at Root River Current!

Essay: Mom, memories, and my Sears Roebuck guitar

A Christmas Guitar: Memories burn bright for regional singer/songwriter Ann Lowe.

Tony Rahe stands next to a wall of lettuce in one of his hydroponic growing containers at Rahe of Sunshine Farms in Wykoff.

Hydroponic Farm Is High Tech Operation With Small Footprint

David Phillips tours a hydroponic farming operation in Wykoff, Minnesota. Owner Tony Rahe gives access to the two trailers currently housing multiple acres of lettuce, kohlrabi, and radishes that are sold to local schools, at farmers markets, and online.

Building Community Through Storytelling

Building Community Through Storytelling

New Design For Downtown Spring Valley May Preview Future

Norway Holds A Giant Family Reunion

Festival of Owls Kids Art Contest draws thousands of entries from around the world

Happy Birthday, Root River Current!

Grateful For Your Inspiration and Encouragement!

Welcome to Root River Current!

Mississippi River Is Eroding Sacred Indigenous Mounds

Christmas in Norway: A Minnesotan’s Yuletide Greeting For The Season

Season’s Greetings from Root River Current

Essay: Mom, memories, and my Sears Roebuck guitar

Hydroponic Farm Is High Tech Operation With Small Footprint

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