The Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC) Annual Meeting is an event that many area residents and businesses look forward to each year. Not only to look back at the past year and point out highlights and recognize where there could be improvements, but also to look ahead to the coming year with renewed enthusiasm. The meeting was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in … [Read more...]
Rural Health Innovation Study Highlighted at Whalan Council Meeting
The Whalan City Council gained knowledge of the Rural Health Innovation Study during the February 9 council meeting, courtesy of Alicia Pearson of Lanesboro, Minn., including how it could improve the lives of many area residents by strengthening access to healthcare on a more consistent basis. Present at the February 9, 2026, regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Market is a Dream Come True
After more than two years without a grocery store the dream of having a market back in Lanesboro has come true for area residents. The manager of Lanesboro Market, Cynthia Ruen, was asked to run the market before anything else went forward. Owners of the building, Susan Schultze and Todd Readinger, as well as Lanesboro residents Phil and Heidi Dybing were happy with … [Read more...]
Whalan Council Tackles New Year Tasks
The Whalan City Council moved smoothly through their routine agenda items as well as beginning of the year tasks during the first city council meeting of 2026. Present at the January 12, 2026, regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Sheila Higbe, Thore E. Johnson, Owen Lewis (via Zoom) and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer … [Read more...]
Innovation is Key at Tuohy Furniture Corporation
With many accolades and awards under their belt, Tuohy Furniture Corporation located in Chatfield, Minn., does not rest on its laurels. Continuously designing and creating high-quality furniture has been the trademark of the company for over 70 years. Founder Joseph F. Tuohy had the talent, ingenuity and foresight to begin Tuohy Furniture Corporation in 1954. To find new … [Read more...]
Whalan Council Focuses on Year-End Business
As 2025 draws to an end, the Whalan City Council wrapped up several items needing to be accomplished prior to the end of the year. Present at the December 8, 2025, council meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Thore E. Johnson, Kim Berekvam and Sheila Higbe, with Owen Lewis attending via Zoom. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was also in … [Read more...]
The Raging Root Adventure Arcade and Axe Throwing Opens in Lanesboro
Let the games begin in Lanesboro, Minn., as The Raging Root Adventure Arcade and Axe Throwing has opened its doors with a wide variety of games and activities to be enjoyed by people of all ages. And the games are only the beginning of the story. Owner Kris Paxton, who purchased the joined buildings at 110 Coffee St. E. and 108 ½ Coffee St. E. in March 2025, has the … [Read more...]
Whalan Council Gratefully Accepts Donation
The Whalan City Council gratefully received a $200 donation from the Root River Community Church during the November 10 council meeting held at the Whalan Town Hall. Present at the meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe, Owen Lewis (via Zoom) and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was also in … [Read more...]
Whalan Lutheran Church Makes Donation to City
The city of Whalan gratefully accepted a $200 donation from the Whalan Lutheran Church during the regularly scheduled October 13, 2025, city council meeting. The money is earmarked to go toward ballfield expenses. The council thanked the church for its gracious donation. Present at the council meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Thore E. Johnson, … [Read more...]
Arts & Entertainment – Local Stars Celebrate 25 Seasons at Commonweal Theatre
A duo of local faces we all know and love from the Commonweal Theatre Company are reveling a quarter of a century on their beloved home stage. Stela Burdt loves to tell the story that she has been acting since she was six months old, when she was baby Jesus at her home church. Stela grew up very musical; singing in church, taking piano, violin and voice lessons and … [Read more...]