Cold Days…Hot Nights

By Craig Johnson, December 20, 2023

On cold winter days, ice creeps slowly from the shore toward the main channel of the Root River near Peterson. (Photo by Craig Johnson)

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High school basketball heats up the night when the Rushford-Peterson Trojans host the Southland (Adams, MN) Rebels. (Photo by Craig Johnson)

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Craig Johnson

When not otherwise drumming with area musicians or assisting customers at Rushford’s Ace Hardware, Craig Johnson’s photographer’s eye focuses on the region’s picturesque scenery and its sports teams. Look for his work in a variety of regional publications.