Sometimes things don’t work out as planned. Thankfully Joe and Sjeila Goetzke of Lanesboro, Minn., were up for the challenge when Sjeila began having contractions on April 29, 2022; a few days before her due date of May 4. The couple were married in 2012 and were blessed with their first child, Amos, in 2021. They are a busy family, with Joe employed by Eagle Bluff … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Study Club celebrates 100 years
Long-standing traditions often lead to longtime relationships. Such is the case with the former and current members of the Lanesboro Study Club. The Lanesboro Study Club was founded in 1922 by eight charter members that included Mrs. K.R. Palmer, Mrs. George Gulbrandsen, Mrs. Oscar Simonson, Mrs. Clair Lund, Mrs. Paul DeVilliers, Mrs. H. L. Ask, Mrs. A. M. Hanson and Mrs. … [Read more...]
Whalan receives total reimbursement from former city clerk
According to Whalan City Clerk/Treasurer Michele Peterson, the City of Whalan has received full reimbursement from former City Clerk Lolly Melander after receiving a check in the amount of $9,388.00. Present at the May 9 Whalan City Council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, councilmembers Owen Lewis, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam along with City Clerk/Treasurer Michele … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council approves business licenses
The Whalan City Council approved several business licenses at the regularly scheduled meeting held on April 11 at the Whalan Town Hall. Present at the meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson and Kim Berekvam. Councilmember Sheila Higbe attended via Zoom. City Clerk/Treasurer Michele Peterson was also present. The meeting agenda was … [Read more...]
McCaslin updates Whalan council on assessments
Fillmore County Assessor Jason McCaslin attended the March 14 regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting to update the council on assessments and to explain assessment procedures. Also present at the March meeting was Mayor Marlys Tuftin, along with council members Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe, Kim Berekvam and attending via Zoom was Owen Lewis. City Clerk/Treasurer … [Read more...]
Thompson hopes Norwegian blood klub tradition will continue
The annual Norwegian Klub & Chili Feed took place at the Lanesboro American Legion in Lanesboro, Minn. on Saturday, February 19, with many people attending the rare occurrence of blood klub being served in Fillmore County. Finding klub in the area may get even more difficult according to organizer of the event, Robert Thompson, who is ready to hand over the reins to … [Read more...]
Whalan taking bids for garbage service
Prior to the regularly scheduled monthly Whalan council meeting on February 14, a public hearing was held at 4:45 p.m., to hear from the Murphy family regarding a proposal for a vacation for a portion of 2nd Avenue. Ben Ruberg, a member of the Murphy family, gave a brief presentation of the proposal, which was the fourth proposal from the Murphy family regarding the section … [Read more...]
Whalan council sets Slate of Office for 2022
As the new year begins, the Whalan City Council performed it’s due diligence and set the Slate of Office for the City of Whalan for 2022, at their January 10 meeting. Present at the regularly scheduled city council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, council members Kim Berekvam, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe (via Zoom), Owen Lewis (via Zoom) and City Clerk/Treasurer Michele … [Read more...]
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, … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
