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Author Jeff Krogstad wearing a geometric black and white sweater and an ivory stocking cap in front of bare trees.

Author Visit

Featuring Minnesota Author Jeff Krogstad
2026-06-05 14:00:00 2026-06-05 15:00:00 America/Chicago Author Visit Hear about Jeff's latest book 'Lost River; and the evolution of the Kim Norby series & characters. Jeff will also share why he is doing more short form writing this year. Fertile Public Library -

Friday, June 05
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-05 14:00:00 2026-06-05 15:00:00 America/Chicago Author Visit Hear about Jeff's latest book 'Lost River; and the evolution of the Kim Norby series & characters. Jeff will also share why he is doing more short form writing this year. Fertile Public Library -

Hear about Jeff's latest book 'Lost River; and the evolution of the Kim Norby series & characters. Jeff will also share why he is doing more short form writing this year.

Join your library for an author visit featuring Jeff Krogstad. Jeff will discuss his latest book Lost River and how the characters & plots are evolving as the series grows. He'll also delve why he is regularly writing on Substack this year and how short and long form writing work together.

Jeff Krogstad was born and raised in northwestern Minnesota and graduated from Fertile-Beltrami High School in 1983. Jeff is the author of the Kim Norby series, as well as several nonfiction books. He has traveled and taught internationally, but he loves living in Minnesota. He and his wife Lisa live on a small farm with a couple of horses, a black dog, and a white cat.

Death on Disappointment Mountain by Jeff Krogstad book cover snowy shoreline with pine trees and fog in the backgroundFair Game by Jeff Krogstad silhouette of a man in front of a Ferris wheel with a purple sky.Lost River by Jeff Krogstad man in sweater with arms crossed standing in front of a man with a handgun. A church and a burning building with a column of smoke behind them.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Visits |

TAGS: | writing | suspense | Kim Norby | Jeff Krogstad | fiction |

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Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, May 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Watercolor Painting - Explore Color Theory
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Mon, Jun 01, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.
Story Strolls - Explore the trails and read a story!
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Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
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What fiber project will you create? The first Tuesday of the month the group has their long day. It's ok if you are early the city has the building open.
Make Your Mark - The Timeless Power of the Printing Press
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.
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Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Story Strolls - Explore the trails and read a story!
Thu, Jun 04, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.
Story Strolls - Explore the trails and read a story!
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Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.
Tech Through Time: A Hands-On History - Explore vintage gadgets and gear
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ever wonder how people sent messages before texting, or how music sounded before streaming? Step into our "technology time machine" at the Fertile Public Library!
Author Visit - Featuring Minnesota Author Jeff Krogstad
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hear about Jeff's latest book 'Lost River; and the evolution of the Kim Norby series & characters. Jeff will also share why he is doing more short form writing this year.
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