“Together we create their dream cake,” Suzanne Gardner said. Gardner owns and operates Some Like It Hot Cakes and Catering in Spring Valley. Originally named the Victorian Gourmet, Some Like It Hot offers a unique experience for brides and grooms who are in the process of planning their perfect wedding. When couples visit her shop to pick out a cake, they can choose several … [Read more...]
Articles by Hannah Wingert
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Lanesboro couple celebrates 60 years of marriage
It was practically love at first sight. Bob and Lori Kellner first met in November 1958 when he drove a group of his friends to a dance at the Playmor Ballroom in Rochester. One of them had invited Lori to join them, and she immediately noticed the handsome driver. “I remember wishing I could be the one riding in the front seat,” Lori laughed. She didn’t get to do that, but she … [Read more...]
Harmony council begins search for new city administrator
The Harmony City Council reviewed a contract with Joel Dhein for the interim city administrator position. Dhein proposed starting on February 5, which would allow for some overlap time before current city administrator Jerome Illg’s resignation goes into effect on February 14. Several of the council members questioned whether that would be enough time for him to learn the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro council revisits Westview Drive issues
At the January 6 Lanesboro City Council meeting, the council continued its discussion on the possibility of having Westview Drive declared a city street. The city has been maintaining the road for some years now and due to a drainage issue, may need to do some work on it. All of the landowners on that road have signed a petition allowing the change except for David Landro, who … [Read more...]
Urban Artifacts creates new from old
It all started with a dining room table. About 15 years ago, Martin and Kathleen Rinnhoffer were in the market for a new table, but they couldn’t find an authentic wood one that they liked. So instead, they purchased an old wooden table, and Martin refinished it himself in their garage. That was all it took for the couple to catch the creative bug. After that first project, … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central board approves levy
A Truth in Taxation hearing was held at the December 19 Fillmore Central school board meeting. The board reviewed the 2019 payable 2020 levy request and the current budget. The proposed levy came to a total of $1,453,179.43 which is a -12.90% difference from last year’s. The levy was approved. Dean of Students Chris Mensink reported that the matinee and evening K-6 holiday … [Read more...]
JLD Enterprises, LLC enters second year of business
When Jim Davis bought his snow removal and lawn care business in September of 2018, he jumped in with both feet. That winter was unusually intense with a blizzard in late February and another big snowstorm in April, bringing him lots of business removing snow. The following spring and summer were very wet, which provided him with an abundance of lawn care work. “It was a good … [Read more...]
Harmony resident raises concerns over splashpad location
Harmony resident Samantha Grabau brought her concerns over the proposed location of the splashpad to the Harmony City Council at their December 10 meeting. Grabau’s home borders the trailhead park and, while she supports the idea of building a splashpad in Harmony, she has doubts about the trailhead being the best location. She noted that there is already an increase in traffic … [Read more...]
L&L Volkman Auto Body Repair finds new home
Leigh and Kayla Volkman owned and operated L&L Volkman Auto Body Repair in Rushford for four and a half years before an opportunity came up that they couldn’t turn down. They had been discussing the possibility of moving their business to a better location for some time and were thinking about building, but when they heard that a place was for sale in Rushford, their plans … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Ambulance Service in dire need of volunteers
At the December 2 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Ambulance Director Deane Benson asked the council for permission to hold a town meeting in February or March of 2020. If the ambulance service does not get more volunteers to help staff it, there is a danger of losing its Advanced Life Support license. If that happens, the ambulance staff would only be able to perform triage, … [Read more...]