LANESBORO, MN — October 27, 2026 — Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center was recognized alongside fellow Minnesota residential environmental learning center (RELC) providers during an October 23 celebration hosted by the Minnesota Division of the Izaak Walton League of America. The providers received the League's prestigious National Honor Roll Award for their collective … [Read more...]
Hunting and Heart Attacks
As Minnesota hunters head into the field, know the warning signs of heart attack and stroke The American Heart Association offers safety reminders on recognizing symptoms, responding quickly and preparing for strenuous outdoor activity. MINNEAPOLIS, Mn - Oct. 28, 2026 — Weather conditions, physical exertion and time spent in remote areas are among the conditions that make … [Read more...]
Wayne Lyle “Wiener” Scrabeck
Wayne Lyle “Wiener” Scrabeck, 68, passed away on October 20, 2026. He was surrounded by family and friends at his home in Moose Lake, Minnesota. He was born in Harmony, Minnesota, on July 24, 1958, to Rollyn and Emily (Scheevel) Scrabeck. Wayne attended school in Harmony, Minnesota, and graduated in 1976. After high school, he worked at Tuohy Furniture. In 1989, he was hired … [Read more...]
Sheryl Foster
Sheri Foster, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud Nana, and a woman whose sparkle was as unmistakable as her signature hairstyle, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Sheri was born on May 11, 1954, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She grew up on her family’s farm near Rushford, Minnesota, where her lifelong love of animals first began. … [Read more...]
Julie Ann Torgerson
March 10, 1962 – October 23, 2026 Julie Ann Torgerson, of rural Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center following a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Julie was born on March 10, 1962, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Duane and Laraine (Rettig) Meyer. She graduated from Wapsie Valley High School in 1980. In 1984, she married … [Read more...]
Chatfield Community Comes Together to Create Two New Public Mosaics Celebrating Clean Water
CHATFIELD, Minn. (Oct. 22, 2026) — Hundreds of Chatfield-area residents have turned conversations about clean drinking water into two permanent works of public art, and the community is invited to celebrate their creations at two unveiling events. Created through an artist-in-residence program organized by the Source Water Protection Collaborative, the mosaics will be … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre Board of Directors Announces New Leadership/Organizational Model
(Lanesboro, Minn.) The Commonweal Board of Directors has announced a new leadership and organizational model after searching for a candidate for the planned succession/retirement of Producing Artistic Director Hal Cropp. Board President Chris Hanson said the board has been working on a succession plan for at least four years and interviewed several candidates to lead the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Arts Seeks Project Submissions for The Scenic Route: Re-Imagining Highway 250
Lanesboro, Minn. – Lanesboro Arts is seeking proposals for its upcoming public art initiative The Scenic Route: Re-imagining Highway 250. Through this program, Lanesboro Arts will support artists in creating engaging community art projects during extensive construction along Highway 250 through downtown Lanesboro in 2027. Between 10 and 20 artists will be awarded up to … [Read more...]
Food is Medicine Partnership Expands to Reach More Minnesotans Facing Food Insecurity
Medica's $1 million investment will help Fairview and The Good Acre build on an existing program connecting patients with nutritious, locally sourced food FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. – Medica today announced a $1 million investment in Fairview Health Services and The Good Acre to continue supporting Minnesotans experiencing food insecurity through collaborative Food is Medicine … [Read more...]
National Veterinary Technician Week – October 18-24
National Veterinary Technician Week is the perfect time to recognize the dedicated professionals who are essential to every veterinary clinic: our licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs). LVTs are the backbone of veterinary medicine, combining technical expertise, compassion, and teamwork to provide exceptional patient care. Their responsibilities extend far beyond … [Read more...]