Jim Reed moved to Caledonia for a year, but that was eight years ago now. Reed knows the people of Caledonia have wondered about him since he drives a specialized storm chaser vehicle. So, this is his story.Â
Reed was dating then-girlfriend Jenna Blum, a New York Times bestselling author who had a home in Caledonia. The plan was to move together to Caledonia for a year then head to Boston, which Blum did; however, Reed stayed behind.
World class photographer and author Jim Reed at his shop in Emerald Lane in Caledonia.
By ROSE KORABEK
rose.korabek@apgsomn.com
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Other books that Jim Reed took the photos for.Â
By ROSE KORABEK
rose.korabek@apgsomn.com
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Jim Reed's photo of the Northern Lights was taken in last April from just north of Caledonia off Cty. 22.Â
By ROSE KORABEK
rose.korabek@apgsomn.com
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Rose Korabek is the associate editor for The Caledonia Argus. Reach her at 507-556-1701.
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