While Brittany and Mahlia were wrapping things up in the field, the rest of the reporters made a brief appearance on Almanac, a weekly public affairs program produced by Twin Cities Public Television in St. Paul, Minnesota. Music credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear.

After another day with some reporting roadblocks, Rachel sat down to write the story that was there all along. Music credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear.

As the reporting deadline for Minnesota ticks closer, Rachel waits for her leads to return her calls and e-mails. Music credit: "Jettisoned" and "Steps" by Podington Bear.

Rachel asked Qainat for some guidance on her reporting in Minnesota. Music credit: "Jettisoned" and "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear.

To continue Rachel's reporting on agricultural support programs for Somali Americans in MN, she followed a lead about a specific farmers' market in St. Paul, and Brittany tagged along to take photos. They didn't find what they needed for this reporting project, but the morning was a win for good food. Music credit: "Jettisoned" and "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear.

As the team transitioned to reporting in Minnesota, West Virginia Public Radio aired Rachel's industrial hemp story from eastern Kentucky. Music credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear.

After the Narrative 4 Story Exchange at South High School in Minneapolis, MN, two of the student reporters showed Rachel the murals in the All Nations hallway and discussed their meaning. Music credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear.

The team leaves La Crosse, WI, for the Twin Cities where the focus of the reporting will be on internal and external divides with the Somali American community. Music credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear.

During Rachel's quest to find a quiet spot for recording, she visits the ornate St. Louis Public Library. Music credit: "Jettisoned" and "Going Forward, Looking Back" by Podington Bear.

The XtheDivide team left Pikeville, Kentucky, and made a pit stop at Mammoth Cave National Park. Turns out the world's longest cave was made into a national park due to the Kentucky Cave Wars. Music credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear.

Rachel wanted some audio of children laughing and playing for one of her soundscape projects. But she struggled to find the right setting in which she did not feel intrusive. When should a reporter be bold, and when should she respect someone's privacy? Music credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear. To learn more about our cross-country reporting trip, visit xthedivide.org.

As our reporting in Kentucky wraps up, XtheDivide's Brittany Greeson discusses the emotional drain of photojournalism with photographer and field producer Ben Brody. Music credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear and "Drone Thistle" by Blue Dot Sessions.

After hours of interviews, the XtheDivide team is racing to meet the Friday deadline for the final reporting pieces in eastern Kentucky. Music credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear.

The XtheDivide team hits the first deadline for their Kentucky reporting. Music credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear.

Fountains, horses, and pie - Lexington is one classy city. Music credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear.

Emma Jones, a defense attorney in Pikeville, KY, said people in this region feel like they've been left behind "because they have been." Jones shared what makes eastern Kentucky a great place to live, and what she believes is needed to make it better. Music credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear and "Drone Thistle" by Blue Dot Sessions.

Rachel's Crossing the Divide radio piece on educational divides in Massachusetts aired during New England Public Radio's Morning Edition. Music credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear.

Today was a full-on day of reporting for our projects covering healthcare, hemp and limited internet access in eastern Kentucky. Music credit: "Jettisoned" and "Massive" by Podington Bear.

As a farmer, a food writer and the president of the Pikeville Farmers' Market in eastern Kentucky, Joyce Pinson explained what makes the region's agricultural heritage so unique. Music Credit: "Jettisoned" by Podington Bear and "Turning on the Lights" by Blue Dot Sessions.

At the Pikeville Farmers' Market last night, we met Charles and Joyce Pinson, two vendors from eastern Kentucky. Charles's family has lived in these mountains for 10 generations, and agriculture has played an important role in shaping the culture and food traditions here. With specialty crops and more infrastructure, such as high tunnels and greenhouses, Charles says agriculture could boost livelihoods and draw in tourists.

Lauren Hamby, a sophomore at Floyd Central High School, shared what she hopes for her future and the future of this region she is proud to call home. The music is "Jettisoned" and "Springtime" by Podington Bear.

Some of the reporters and producers hiked in the nearby Breaks Interstate Park. It's approximately 4,500 acres of greenwood lands and mountain scenery shared by Kentucky and Virginia. The field trip involved references to Lord of the Rings and ended with ice cream from a diner in Regina, KY. For more information about our cross-country reporting trip, visit xthedivide.org.

The Crossing the Divide team arrives in Pikeville, Kentucky and attends a high school football game. Warning: you may hear some crackling and overmodulation due crowd enthusiasm. To learn more about our cross-country reporting trip, visit xthedivide.org.

Traveling can be exciting. But sometimes it's long, difficult and boring. On our way to West Virginia, we ended up getting stuck on an interstate in Maryland when a vehicle ahead of us caught fire.

On the night before leaving for Appalachia, the reporters thank the High School of Commerce in Springfield, MA for their openness and generosity. A big shout-out to Mr. Danboise and his journalism class! For more information about our cross-country reporting trip, visit xthedivide.org.