Spring brings warmer weather, birds singing, flowers blooming and sap. The sap of the maple trees in southeastern Minnesota make sensational maple syrup and few know this better than Dave Carlin of Lanesboro, Minn. Carlin’s Sugar Shack produces some of the richest tasting maple syrup in the area thanks to a lot of knowledge, experience and investment. Dave started … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council adopts resolution concerning past due accounts
On the agenda for the April Whalan City Council meeting was the adoption of a resolution addressing the issue of disconnection for non-payment of electric bills. The resolution states that after an electric bill is 90 days overdue the past due amount will be assessed to the resident’s property taxes. Present at the April 8, 2019, council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin … [Read more...]
LACF Annual Banquet an inspirational evening
“Lanesboro is a unique community,” stated Dean Johnson, special guest speaker at the 2019 Lanesboro Area Community Foundation (LACF) Annual Banquet, which was held on April 7, 2019, at the Lanesboro Community Center. The LACF Board of Directors were very honored to have Johnson as the guest speaker for the second annual event. The LACF began this event in 2018 as a way to … [Read more...]
Lucy is a common sight at the Commonweal Theatre
When stopping at the box office of the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minn., there is usually a furry friend named Lucy who will greet you. Lucy’s owners are husband and wife team Adrienne Sweeney, Associate Artistic Director/Director of External Relations, and Hal Cropp, Executive Director of the Commonweal Theatre. Lucy has become a member of the theatre group and loves … [Read more...]
Meet Emerson, the Greek desert tortoise
Slow down a spell and stop at the Rushford Public Library to visit their in-house pet, Emerson, the tortoise. No need to be in a hurry, as she is always there waiting for attention. Emerson is a female Greek desert tortoise who came to live at the library in October of 2014 when a local family whose son was going away for college and would not be able to care for her … [Read more...]
A stay like no other at Oakenwald Terrace
Imagine getting away from the ordinary and stepping into the exquisite. The grand scale of the Oakenwald Terrace in Chatfield, Minn., will whisk visitors away to days gone by, with dramatic flair. Owned by Marion Lund, the bed & breakfast innkeepers are her son Bob and daughter-in-law Ruth Ann Lund. Ruth Ann performs the day-to-day running of the business, spending many … [Read more...]
Schmidt Farm Guest House offers a unique experience
The sights and sounds of the rural countryside await you. Imagine a quaint old farmhouse on 60 acres of serene property as wildlife and colors of the season surround you. Although these things seem a world away, they are actually only a phone call away. Located near Forestville State Park outside of Preston, Minn., the Schmidt Farm Guest … [Read more...]
Niagara Cave harnesses solar energy
During a tour of Niagara Cave near Harmony, Minn., the knowledgeable tour guides take a moment to turn off the lights to have visitors experience the fact that it is so dark you literally cannot see your hand in front of your face. While experiencing this strange sensation, the last thing you are wondering about is where the energy for the lights comes from — you just want the … [Read more...]
Branding Iron to open under new ownership
After much anticipation, the time is here for the Branding Iron in Preston, Minn., to reopen under new ownership. When previous owner Steve Bahl closed the doors of the Branding Iron on January 19, 2019, it was difficult for many area residents to accept, as the restaurant had been their favorite eating establishment for so many years. On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the Branding … [Read more...]
Seed First and Chuck’s Feed & Grain working together for best service
Seed First, LLC is a welcome sight to many local residents not only in Fountain, Minn., where the business is located, but to many people in the surrounding area as well. Father and son team Paul and Corey Hamann have constructed a new building on Fountain’s Main Street after demolishing the buildings on the lot that used to hold Fountain Feed & Grain and more recently, … [Read more...]