Driftless Stories

It’s easy to let fifth-generation Decorah native Mark Faldet fool you: He’s the kind of guy who, having traveled the region for work at Luther…

Once upon a time, in the nearby hamlet of Spring Grove, Minnesota, there came together two professional performers who loved each other – and musical…

Like many children, Kim Powell dreamed of being a veterinarian when she grew up. And, like many adults, that childhood dream didn’t really come to…

One of the first things you notice about Karen Trewin is her smile. She is, of course, generous with it. Next is her sense of…

Volunteer Firefighters’ Service Roots Run Deep By Kristine Jepsen  Red. Siren. Fire. It doesn’t take many descriptors to arrive at one image: Long, gleaming firetrucks…

December 1, 2015 is national Giving Tuesday! We’ve gathered up a great group of locals to share their ideas and tips on giving in their communities. Check…

Purl Up and Get Cozy with local knitting expert Bev Bakkum Story & photos by Kristine Jepsen • Originally published in the Winter 2011-12 Inspire(d) “SOS!…

“Electricity is really just organized lightning…”  -George Carlin Story and photos by Benji Nichols, except as noted Imagine pulling out onto the street as your…

Rachel Wolf, LüSa Organics founder By Sara Friedl-Putnam • Photos courtesy LüSa Organics Originally published in Fall 2015 Inspire(d) Rachel Wolf has been called many…

You get a sneak peek, you unicorns, you! Check out the Fall 2015 Inspire(d) Magazine online here today. Here’s what you’ll get to read: Steam Sisters Clara…

By Benji Nichols • Photos courtesy Carl HomstadOriginally published in the October/November 2009 Inspire(d) Many people in the upper Midwest can recognize the unique wood…

Woodworker Paul Bauhs takes the road less traveled By Sara Friedl-Putnam • Photos by Kyrl HendersonOriginally published in the Winter 2012-13 Inspire(d) Paul Bauhs lives barely…