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...]
Lanesboro Golf Course Celebrates 100 Years
The beautiful Lanesboro Golf Course, in Lanesboro, Minn., has been providing entertainment, comradery and memories for area residents for 100 years, which is a great reason to celebrate. The golf course was the vision of a group of area residents, became a reality in 1925, and was incorporated in 1929. The Lanesboro Golf Course has the distinction of being the first golf … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council Begins 2026 Budget Plans
The Whalan City Council got a jump on the 2026 budget, approving the 2026 Draft Budget Review and the Proposed Tax Levy for 2026. Present at the regularly scheduled city council meeting on September 8, 2025, were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was also … [Read more...]
Heroes Among Us in Fillmore County
As the Hareldson family settled in for the night on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, it seemed like any other night until it was time for bed. Caleb “Herb” and Samantha “Sam” Hareldson began putting their children Daxyn, 8, Charlie, 7, Cabe, 3, and Demi, just two weeks old at the time, to bed around 9 p.m. “We ate supper, I let the dogs out and then I laid Demi down and Herb … [Read more...]
Whalan Area Looks Forward to Upcoming Events
Social events were highlighted at the the city of Whalan’s August 11 council meeting. With the music in the Bluffs concert series winding down, the city is looking ahead to the October Fall Finale event. Present at the meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was … [Read more...]