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Root River Diary | An Extraordinary Kindness

Just how special can a delivery person be? Steve Harris and Diane Knight share observations from a community sendoff to UPS driver Josh Merchlewitz.

Cover art from a book of fiction by Emilio DeGrazia. (submitted photo)

Poetry: Junk Love and Other Poems

Winona poet Emilio DeGrazia shares poetry from an upcoming book of original works.

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Poetry: “Love…” In Springtime

Original poems — and a doodle — by southeastern Minnesota artist and poet, Diane Knight.

An old fashioned metal windmill stands above a field against a sky of pink and blue clouds at sunset

Poetry: Clouds Awakening

Nature inspires Berta Aug’s poetry. Two new poems from this local author.

(Photo submitted by Jeff Gorfine)

Poetry: A Tanka and Two Haiku

Jeff Gorfine shares three new poems in Japanese haiku and tanka styles.

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