Hailey Marie Schafer, 13, of Chatfield, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, after a very courageous battle with cancer. Hailey was born on June 5, 2007, to Shelly Schafer and Troy Timm, and from the beginning, she was a spunky girly girl. She loved the color pink, loved animals, and always found the good in everything. Coloring and music were Hailey’s escape. She could … [Read more...]
Gary Lee Mikkelson
Gary Lee Mikkelson, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn., after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Gary was born September 9, 1947, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., to Melenor and Joyce (LaPointe) Mikkelson. The family moved to Harmony, Minn., in 1957, where Gary graduated from Harmony High School. He served in the U.S. Army … [Read more...]
Lonny G. Herrick
Lonny G. Herrick, 74, of Chatfield, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, peacefully at his home with his wife Jane by his side. Lonny Gordon Herrick was born March 10, 1946, to Gordon and Vivian (Burd) Herrick in Eyota, Minn. He attended Dover-Eyota school and graduated in 1964. Lonny served in the Army from 1966-1969, in Germany as a radio communication controller at 22nd … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I’m wondering what the law says about people tooling around the city with a dog on their lap. Usually the dog has its head sticking out the driver side’s window, enjoying the wind. Dogs are unpredictable and could cause the driver to lose control of steering. Not to mention the visibility problems out the window and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On February 11, Michael Lee Drake, 31 of Lanesboro, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Drake is charged with Possession of Burglary or Theft Tools, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of threes year in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. On February 10, a possible theft or vehicle tampering was allegedly reported in rural Lanesboro involving a suspect in a … [Read more...]
A DSP story
By Karen M. Larson ARC Minnesota Souteast Region What is a DSP? Direct Support Professional. Some other titles you may be more familiar with are… nurse, job coach, family care provider, personal assistant, personal care assistant, and habilitation specialist. DSPs assist people with daily living and work activity. Depending on an individual’s needs, some of the duties … [Read more...]
39th Annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign
“Food insecurity means access to adequate food is inconsistent and limited by a lack of money and other resources throughout the year. Food insecure households report their diets to be of reduced quality, variety, or desirability and/or experience disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake.” In 2020, 9% of Minnesotans had incomes below poverty level ($25,926 for a … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants
The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for requests ranging from $250-$1,000 from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose projects will enhance the lives of people who call Lanesboro home through education, supportive services, the arts, etc. Applications are available by calling Jim Haugen at (507) 467-2242 or (507) … [Read more...]
Lanesboro to receive grant funding for water infrastructure project
ST. PAUL, MN – State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) has announced that the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) has approved a grant of more than $9 million for the city of Lanesboro for a new wastewater treatment plant. Lanesboro was one of 12 Minnesota communities selected for funding during the latest round of PFA grants, which awarded nearly $44 million for … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation offers free paint for community projects in partnership with local hardware stores
OWATONNA, MN, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with regional hardware stores, will be accepting applications for free paint and coating products for community mural, community welcome sign or historic structure projects through its Paint the Town Grant program. This grant opportunity is available to communities with a … [Read more...]