On Monday March 25, 2019, the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office received a report of horses not properly cared for at 30372 Hwy. 30, Chatfield. The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office investigated the report with assistance from the Animal Humane Society of Minnesota and a local veterinarian. Two horses were found deceased on the property. The remaining horses were voluntarily … [Read more...]
MnDOT seeking Lanesboro area landowners for blowing snow research project
Nowhere are winter driving conditions worse than on rural highways surrounded by open landscapes, where winds create white out conditions and form drifts that make travel difficult. To combat these hazardous conditions, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is exploring the use of snow fencing in an upcoming road project on Highway 250 near Lanesboro to be constructed in … [Read more...]
Robert Arlen Bryant
Robert Arlen Bryant, of Hesper, Iowa, died Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, Iowa, at the age of 87. Robert was born October 14, 1931, in Boulder, Colo., the only child of William and Edith (McBride) Bryant. During World War II they lived in Vallejo, Calif., where Robert’s father worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. In 1945 they moved to Hesper … [Read more...]
Arlyn Richard Scrabeck
Arlyn Richard Scrabeck, 76, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, after a short illness. Arlyn was born on March 10, 1943, in Preston, Minn., to Merlin and Margaret (Roelofs) Scrabeck. He was the fifth of their seven children. He grew up on the family farm in rural Harmony, and graduated from Harmony High School in 1961. Post high school education included graduation from … [Read more...]
Over the Back Fence welcomes spring with “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”
“Take Me Out to the Ball Game” is the theme of the next “Over the Back Fence” Community Variety Show presented by Lanesboro Arts on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic St. Mane Theatre in downtown Lanesboro. The song “Centerfield,” a sketch about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League by Amanda Pyfferoen, and a performance of Abbott and Costello’s most … [Read more...]
Davids achieves prestigious Court of the Table MDRT qualification
Preston, Minn., February 27, 2019 – Gregory M. Davids of Gregory M. Davids Financial Services in Preston, Minn., has qualified for Court of the Table, a coveted milestone achievement for their membership in the MDRT organization. Davids’ membership equips him with tools and resources to better serve their local community. Court of the Table is an internationally recognized … [Read more...]
Chosen Bean Concert Series presents Suzie Vinnick
Named after the Chosen Bean Coffeehouse once located on Main Street in Chatfield, the Chosen Bean Concerts Series has garnered a reputation for presenting the best in live original acoustic music performed by regional and national musicians who stretch the gamut from legendary icons to emerging talents. The Series 16th run welcomes the Toronto, Ontario-based folk and blues … [Read more...]
Spring starts with Think Tank in Lanesboro
On March 21, 2019, Lanesboro community members, including Andrzej Zalasinski, Jr. (LACC Director), Jason Resseman (Mayor), Adam Wiltgen (Lanesboro Arts), Lori Bakke (Granny’s Liquor), and Alison Leathers (Cottage House Inn and SE RSDP Board Member) met with the University of Minnesota Extension Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Southeast RSDP) to … [Read more...]
Mervin J. Stennes
Mervin J. Stennes, 76, of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. Mervin was born on October 7, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Jerome and Mildred (Hilden) Stennes. He was raised in the Tawney area, north of Mabel, Minn. On June 22, 1963, Mervin was united in marriage with Patricia Tudahl at Rushford Lutheran Church in Rushford. … [Read more...]
Ricky “Rick” Hovey
Ricky “Rick” Hovey, age 49, of Lime Springs, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Regional Health Services in Cresco, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Saetersdal Lutheran Church in rural Lime Springs. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco and again one hour prior … [Read more...]