https://rootrivercurrent.org/historic-forestville-interpretive-center-closes-due-to-budget-cuts/
Oct 7, 2025 - Discover the remarkable story of Historic Forestville, Minnesota, and its uncertain future. New contributor, Laney Smith, reports on the closure of the Meighen...
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/tony-schultz-analyzes-football-as-vikings-territory-blogger/
Oct 15, 2025 - Rose Korabek talks Minnesota Vikings football with Tony Schultz, a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan and regular contributor to the "Vikings Territory"...
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/preston-volunteers-working-on-expanding-bike-trail/
Jun 13, 2025 - John Torgrimson reports on renewed efforts to complete the Preston to Forestville State Trail and the Preston volunteers leading the project.
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/in-rural-minnesota-this-resident-ensemble-model-thrives/
Nov 15, 2025 - Robert Hubbard takes us behind the scenes at Lanesboro's Commonweal Theatre to reveal the secrets of its success as a professional theatre for nearly 40...
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/leadership/
Nov 30, 2025 - Board of Directors Root River Current, Inc. is governed by these local volunteer members: Delia Bell Delia Bell is committed to establishing herself as a...
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/from-ski-trails-to-hiking-paths-heat-is-reshaping-recreation-and-our-attitudes/
Nov 25, 2025 - A warming climate presents growing challenges for outdoor recreationalists, including trail users. The Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk has this...
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/cultivating-community-how-the-chatfield-public-library-is-sowing-seeds/
Jul 7, 2025 - Laurie Byrne visits the new Seed Library at Chatfield Public Library as they kick off the 2025 gardening season.
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/neighbors-helping-neighbors-through-local-volunteer-network/
Jun 9, 2025 - Greg Lovell visits Neighbors in Action, a La Crescent nonprofit working to keep seniors in their homes.
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/hyper-local-dining-in-houston-county/
Aug 4, 2025 - Greg Lovell checks in on the new Free Range Exchange, a trailblazing kitchen in Houston County, serving up a menu of seasonal, local ingredients.
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/staff-reunites-to-celebrate-eagle-bluff-45th-reunion/
Jun 24, 2025 - Clare Mazack gives us an insider’s look at Eagle Bluff’s staff reunion, marking its 45th year of programming.
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https://andyscraftsoda.com/
Andy's Root Beer is an award-winning craft soda brewed in the Ozarks. Order soda and swag and hear how a kid turned the brew into a business.
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/area-public-health-officials-remain-vigilant-at-all-times/
Jun 9, 2025 - David Phillips reports on efforts by Fillmore County Public Health to keep residents safe from emerging diseases.
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/photo-essay-lanesboro-art-summer-youth-program/
Nov 8, 2025 - Lanesboro summer art program for youth teaches collaboration, creativity and community involvement. Open up for a video-photo essay.
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/pharmacies-in-the-root-river-valley-a-recent-history/
Jun 22, 2025 - Luke Slindee documents the disappearance of small town drug stores.
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/photo-gallery-of-regional-arts-coverage-reception/
Dec 8, 2025 - A photo and video gallery of Root River Current's recent celebration of regional arts coverage.
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/local-schools-implement-new-reading-program/
Jul 7, 2025 - Alison Leathers checks in on local schools as they implement a new comprehensive reading program through Minnesota’s READ Act.
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/essay-by-richard-prinsen-from-the-fillmore-county-story-project/
Jul 9, 2025 - An excerpted essay from the book "A Teacher, A Rooster and an Outhouse" tells the story of young boy shenanigans while entertaining their teacher.
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/profile-emerging-local-artist-printmaker-kelly-ristau/
Nov 5, 2025 - Delia Bell profiles local emergin Minnesota artist Kelly Ristau, whose bold printmaking art explores intimacy, identity and healing through art rooted in rural...
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/run-for-rural-program-starting-up-in-winona/
Aug 26, 2025 - John Torgrimson reports on the new Engage Winona initiative to train and grow rural community leaders.
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/conservation-conversation-with-mielkes-preston-area-landowners/
Oct 21, 2025 - Part three of Alison Leathers' series on local conservationists features Barb and Joel Mielke who've restored prairie and oak savannah in Fillmore...
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/inside-root-river-current-steps-forward/
Jul 22, 2025 - A behind the scenes look at the work Root River Current has done over the past month to improve our website and collaborate with other journalists in...
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/
Nov 25, 2025 - Culture & Community See all stories in Culture & Community Land & Water See all stories in Land & Water Community Voices See all in Community...
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https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/sault-ste-marie-proposes-new-housing-along-root-river-11461480
Nov 8, 2025 - Other new neighbourhoods are suggested northeast of Korah Road and Rossmore Road
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/celebrating-regional-arts-artists-again/
Nov 25, 2025 - Check out Root River Current's 2025 review of Regional Arts & Artists included in this year's reporting on arts and culture in Southeast...
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/the-writing-life-of-tom-driscoll/
Nov 8, 2025 - A southeast Minnesota writer and publisher chronicles his journey as a heart transplant recipient: John Weiss shares the 'story behind the story'...
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/donate/
Dec 3, 2025 - Connecting neighbors with neighbors. That’s what Root River Current is all about. Our local stories create shared benefits that extend beyond any single...
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https://rootrivercurrent.org/flourish-youth-arts-camp-wraps-its-20th-and-last-summer-with-unique-performances/
Nov 10, 2025 - David Phillips reports on Flourish at DreamAcres, the unique summer camp in Wykoff that has blended arts and agriculture for 20 years.
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