First winner of the summer July 2, 2020 - Elissa Johnsrud and her son Jackson, of Chatfield, Minn., stood next to their brand new kayak they won in a recent contest. On June 22, 2020, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the first prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 35 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic… Read More
2020 Emerging Artist Exhibition at Lanesboro Arts February 6, 2020 - Lanesboro Arts presents the 2020 Emerging Artist Exhibition featuring the artwork of three talented early career artists working in a variety of media: Rose Weselmann, Alan Wiltgen, and Sally Podein. The show opens with a reception featuring all artists on Saturday, February 1, from 6-8 p.m., and runs through March 29. The reception will include… Read More
Climate Change and the Fish on Your Plate February 6, 2020 - Dr. Nicolas Mink, CEO and co-founder of Sitka Salmon Shares, will be the featured speaker at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center’s Dinner on the Bluff event on Leap Day, Saturday, February 29. Dr. Mink’s talk, “Climate Change and the Fish on Your Plate,” will explore the complex relationship between commercial fishing, climate change, and sustainable… Read More
Free Day for Local Minnesotans at the International Owl Center January 15, 2020 - Residents of Winona, Fillmore, and Houston Counties, including college students, are specially invited to visit the International Owl Center for FREE on January 18 and 19. The Owl Center is located in Houston, Minnesota, just 30 minutes south of Winona. Four live ambassador owls work at the Center: Ruby the Great Horned Owl, Uhu the… Read More
Visit Bluff Country Magazine seeks photos January 9, 2020 - Have you taken photos that represent the unspoiled beauty of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Region)? The design team at Visit Bluff Country Magazine is asking the public for photos to appear on the cover of the 2020-2021 Visit Bluff Country Magazine. For the 2019-2020 Visit Bluff Country Magazine, the following photographers were recognized for their photos contributions: Rich… Read More
