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Jerry Aulwes has been a friendly face in downtown Decorah for years. You may see him walking home from errands and visiting with everyone.

As the sun covers itself with a starry blanket, a fluttering frenzy unfolds. Moths, evening aviators, emerge to navigate your yard.

It was three pigs that went missing in 1924 that led to the discovery of one of SE Minnesota’s greatest natural treasures: Niagara Cave!

Nathan Davidson uses the power to music to build community throughout Southeast, Minnesota, one gig at a time.

The six owners of the Bridgeview Plaza had a space to fill – a really large one. Their solution was The Blue Zone.

Local businessman Charlie Dee of Holmen, Wisconsin, along with First Free Church in Onalaska have been creating a community of helpers.

Got an old atlas laying around? Make these adorable road map lanterns for a fun adventure-inspired night outside. Cheers to summer!

The What’s Good Project founder Jennifer Drinkwater creates art that connects individuals and invigorates communities.

Roxie Nichols writes about her connection to the land in a new Inspire(d) column, Future Focused, helping to give the next generation a voice.

Kindness is free! Share it with others this summer as you head out on adventures in the Driftless Region and beyond.

As we prep for the summer season, there's one emotion that can increase our capacity for connection: compassion, including self-compassion.

Compassion is recognizing the suffering of others and then being inspired to help. Here are 13 ideas for tapping into your compassion.