THE NOMINATIONS ARE IN, dear readers, for the “Best of Southern Minnesota 2014,” sponsored by the regional arts and entertainment magazine Southern Minnesota Scene.
And, ta-da, Minnesota Prairie Roots/Audrey Kletscher Helbling is among nominees for best blog/blogger, along with Dennis Vogen and Anhedonic Headphones/Kevin Krein.
I am honored. Truly. To those of you who nominated me, thank you.
Now, you have one month, until 11:59 p.m. September 1, to vote.
Click here to cast your ballot for Minnesota Prairie Roots and nominations in more than 150 other categories of “best ofs” in southern Minnesota. You need only register your name and email (there’s a promise not to sell your information).
You will find the blog/blogger ballot in the miscellaneous category, near the bottom of the page.
If you are reading this post, you likely are already among the nearly 1,000 Minnesota Prairie Roots subscribers. You know that I write from the heart about places I go, people I meet, everyday life, area events, my native prairie, the arts, small towns, poetry and so much more.
Writing and photography are my passions.
I love Minnesota. I love sharing stories and photos from rural Minnesota. It’s as simple as that. I give this place, and you, a voice through my words and images.
If you are so inclined, please share this “vote for Minnesota Prairie Roots” request via good old-fashioned word-of-mouth or on Facebook and/or Twitter. I’m not on either social media outlet. I know. I’m among the last hold-outs, just like the last one to get a cell phone several years ago. My husband and I still get our TV reception from a roof-top antenna.
But that’s me—the woman who hangs her laundry on the line, finds the scent of freshly-mown alfalfa intoxicating and writes with a passion.
Thank you for your support, but most of all, for reading Minnesota Prairie Roots.
© Copyright 2014 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
Minnesota Prairie Roots 
congratulations on a well-deserved nomination!
Thank you, Kathleen. I appreciate your kind words.
Congrats. Your blog is by far one of my favorites.
Thank you, Missy. I appreciate your praise.
course I will audrey! thanks for the heads up.. c
Thank you, C. Much appreciated.
How SWEET Is That – I am going right now to vote – Congrats!!!
Thank you, Renee, for your vote and for being such a faithful reader and commenter.
Congrats Audrey. Have you thought about joining Instagram? Then you could post all your images. I tried to vote for you but couldn’t find your blog anywhere on that page xx
Thanks, Charlie.
Try this and go to the very bottom of the page where it says “Best Local Blog/Blogger.”
http://northfieldnews.secondstreetapp.com/l/Northfield-Newss-Voters-Choice-7/Ballot/MISCELLANEOUS
Click on “Best Local Blog/Blogger” and the three choices should pop up. Make sure you are registered/logged in to vote.
Congratulations, Audrey. I just voted for you and I hope you win.
Thank you so much, DeLores. I continue to be grateful for your enthusiastic support of my writing and photography.
You can count on my vote, good luck 🙂
Thank you kindly, my friend.
Congratulations on the nomination and I will be sharing via all my social media outlets to get you some coverage!!! You know I love your blog! 🙂 And you. Have a super Saturday!
Ah, Beth Ann, you are among my strongest cheerleaders. Thank you. I love you, too, my friend.
Done and shared!
Thank you!!! (Note three exclamation marks.)
Reblogged this on Old and in the Way and commented:
Well worth the vote.
Thank you, Gary. I am most appreciative. And welcome home.