Peter and the Starcatcher is an exhilarating and rollicking adventure and it’s playing now through October 26th at the Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro. Currently celebrating its 31st Season providing high quality professional live theatre to SE Minnesota, the Commonweal is pleased to announce the third of five mainstage productions for 2019. Reservations can be made … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants Deadline September 30, 2019
LANESBORO, MN, August 26, 2019 – 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 … [Read more...]
Community Chests keep it local
Nowadays, some people only associate “Community Chest” with yellow cards in the game “Monopoly.” But in the real world, Community Chests have long provided a great deal of financial support to local charitable causes. The Fillmore County Journal reached out to the townships within Fillmore County, and although most do not still have a functioning Community Chest, two local … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre Company presents On the Verge
For its fourth production of the 2019 season, the Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro turns to a story that explores unknown and uncharted lands, jungles and even the Himalayas. On the Verge (Or the Geography of Yearning) begins discounted previews on September 6 and opens officially on September 14. Call the box office at (800) 657-7025 or visit www.CommonwealTheatre.org … [Read more...]
Taste of the Trail 2019 Savor the unique flavor of towns along the Root River Trail
Every fall since 2012, each of the captivating towns along the Root River State Trail and Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail give you a “taste” of their town with different activities, food, music, art and more! Enjoy what is special about each community while you pedal your way through the beauty of Bluff Country along the Root River. On September 7, enjoy three small towns … [Read more...]