Sara June Jo-Sæbo
Sara June Jo-Sæbo grew up in Koochiching County, Minnesota, on the Canadian border and in rural Winneshiek County, Iowa. She now lives in Southwest Virginia where she is an author and freelance writer. Jo-Sæbo publishes her history work on her website: Midwest History Project.
Latest articles
page 1 of 2This Reconstruction-Era Church Is a Place of Sanctuary, Liberation and Reunion
With many rural churches closing their doors, Riverhill has found a way to thrive for over 150 years
White America Gets a Look in the Mirror
“Natchez” is a snapshot of all America, not just the South
What if Big Ag Didn’t Control Our Food?
Antitrust expert Austin Frerick looks at rural innovators and food solutions
Big Ag Has Corrupted Our Food System. Here’s How We Can Rebuild.
Austin Frerick explains how eaters and farmers can unite to fix our broken food system
Two Paths Forward for Democrats in 2026
Democrats found success in 2025, but the experience of rural candidates shows the paty’s challenges ahead
Mineworkers Are Not Backing Down This Election Season
In Virginia, UMWA organizers and local Democrats answer the call of solidarity
