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— FEATURED STORY —
Ode to the White Pine

A Minnesota Treasure

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NOW AVAILABLE
October/November 2026
Well-Rooted

What is it that roots us well? That’s what we’re exploring in this issue. 

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In our online feature story, you’ll wander among white pines that were planted with future generations in mind.  

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Then look to the print version where we talk about the benefits of grounding, highlight a local James Beard nominated restaurant, visit a family farm, and discover places where history still runs deep.

 

This issue also announces our third annual poetry contest winners. Their words remind us that poetry has this marvelous way of reaching beneath the surface, giving voice to parts of our lives we often keep hidden. 

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We hope you enjoy. 

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CONGRATULATIONS
to the 2026
Poetry Contest Winners!

Enter the 2027 Poetry Contest
What We Keep

Underwater Pumpkin Carving

Our Oct/Nov issue takes a deep-dive into Minnesota School of Diving's annual underwater pumpkin carving contest. Watch as divers show off their carving skills, then get the full story on pg. 64 in the print magazine.

Video produced and edited by Jeffrey Lee (@TSRep13). Underwater video and photography by Jeffrey and Jill Lee.

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Enter the 2026 Photo Contest.

Don't be shy.

Grand Prize
$500

Find it contest

You could win a FREE Lake Country Journal subscription.

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To enter the contest, look for the pumpkin hidden on a page in the October/November 2026 issue.

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If you are correct, you will be entered in a drawing for a year’s free subscription to LCJ.

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Congratulations
to the
2025 Photo Contest Winners

SPONSORED BY THE

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