It’s been a year since that fateful New Year’s Day fire that decimated the B&B Olympic Bowl in Preston. At first, owners Paul and Shelly Hanson weren’t sure they would rebuild, but then they decided to go for it. “The last year has been stressful, but has actually gone pretty good,” Paul said. “Trying to figure this out when we’ve never done it before - that’s been the … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
A&W Drive-In in Spring Valley welcomes new owners
Tom Evanoff started off his career in retail at a young age. His parents owned Evans Department Store in Wisconsin, which was started as Evanoff Five & Dime by his grandparents in the 1940s. Evanoff’s dad’s rule was that, as soon as you could tie your shoes, you were old enough to work. Evanoff couldn’t wait to start working so he could earn his own money, at the grand … [Read more...]
Rushford grateful for project donations
After months of discussion regarding the 2017 budget and levy, the Rushford City Council has approved the originally proposed levy of $867,000. The amount represents a 9.75% or $77,000, increase from the previous year’s levy of $790,000. As explained, it would largely be used in continuing to both maintain and build fund balances. “There’s nothing hidden in there,” said … [Read more...]
Call for entries for 2019 Exhibition Gallery shows at Lanesboro Arts
LANESBORO, MN - Announcing a call for entries for artwork to exhibit in solo or two-person shows in the Exhibition Gallery at Lanesboro Arts in 2019. Nationally known Lanesboro Arts is located at 103 Parkway Ave. N. in Lanesboro, Minn., and attracts thousands of visitors each year to its galleries and year-round arts programs and events. Lanesboro was named one of … [Read more...]