Independent feature film shot in Lanesboro
“It’s a love story with a little bit of demonic possession thrown in for good measure,” explains Todd Johnson, COO of Stone Fox, LLC. Johnson is also line producer and one of the executive producers of the film Voice of Shadows. The majority of the film took place at the James A. Thompson House, in Lanesboro, September 13-24, 2021. “Voice of Shadows is a story about cults, faith and trying to get ahead from a […]
Preston’s veterans home on track to be completed by March 2023
It has been four months since construction started on Preston’s new veterans home project, and it is already 10% completed. Project Executive Derek O’Connor, Knutson Construction, a 110-year-old company out of Rochester, took time to answer questions and share aerial photos of the work completed at the construction site over the past four months. But first, O’Connor mentioned that he is a long-time resident of Preston. So it is nice to be working on a […]
A culinary experience awaits at Juniper’s
Already a joyful person, Tyler Shipton has several reasons to be grateful this holiday season. The most important being his fiancé Ame Putman and their 11-month-old daughter Juniper. And, the very exciting aspect of being the executive chef and owner of his own restaurant, Juniper’s, in beautiful downtown Lanesboro. Named after Juniper, Shipton is bringing his love for his family and his passion for cooking together in an almost dreamlike setting with a view of […]
Team Grady’s Gladiators
There is a new team in SE Minnesota, and over the past month it has grown rapidly. Grady’s Gladiators is comprised of family and friends, local businesses, area schools, non-profit organizations, and strangers that have stepped up to host fundraisers, donate money, support the fundraisers, and assist the family. Seven-year-old Grady Lundgren, known for his full head of blond curly hair, is a second grader in Melissa Bratland’s class at Spring Grove. At the beginning […]
Preston Christmas star has special meaning for Severson family
“They loved spending time with everyone close to them and I think Christmas was just a time that brought that all full circle,” Shelia Marzolf reminisced about her mom Carol Severson and sister Jodi Severson. In June of 1997, both Carol and Jodi tragically lost their lives in a car accident on their way to Rochester to do some shopping. Jodi’s eight month old son Jordan Quandahl was in the car with them, but thankfully […]
Hop & Barrel aims to be “community center with beer”
Jason Pahl calls Hop & Barrel – the new craft brewery in Spring Valley – his playhouse. That’s because he is the head brewer and loves his job. “I’m a research nut,” he says. “I love figuring out how styles were traditionally done, trying to adapt that to modern ingredients and then finding a way to make a style that is true to style, and finding some ways to play with it and make it […]
