The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is pleased to announce the newest recipients of Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants, 56 large grants (over $10,000) totaling $6,193,687 in 19 counties. Large grants are awarded annually to help nonprofits, educational organizations, government units and federally recognized tribes to preserve and share Minnesota history. … [Read more...]
Local high school student artists to display work in Lanesboro Arts annual high school art show
LANESBORO, MN – Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the Annual Juried High School Art Show from January 8-23, showcasing artworks by 9-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show features a variety of art projects, including those in ceramics, acrylics, pastels, ink, pencil, photography, and mixed media … [Read more...]
Valley Design’s Sharing Tree fundraiser delivers gifts and food for 15th year
Celebrating the season of giving, Valley Design employees posed before a collection of food and gift donations to be given to area families in need. The Sharing Tree fundraiser acquires donations throughout the year to support the Fillmore County Food Shelf and other charities. This time of year they process the bulk of their giving, including delivering over 5,000 pounds … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Class of 1976 reunion
On October 16, 2021, a 45-year class reunion of the Lanesboro graduating class of 1976 was held at the Lanesboro Golf Course. A delicious meal was served by Bill and Denise Hanson, followed by dancing with DJ Dewy. The classmates attending were, left to right, top photo: Cindy (Sveen) Johnson, Debbie (Dollar) Hornby, Brenda (Qualy) LaFleur, Kathy (Borgen) Wade, Karen (Hanson) … [Read more...]
Dreams for Fillmore County
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dreams for our country, we invite youth of Fillmore County to share their own dreams. This invitation is open to children and teens through 18 years. Share your dream for your county in words (up to 150) and/or art (up to 8 1/2” x 11”). If you wish, place your name and age on the front. Please add your mailing address and preferred … [Read more...]
Sweeney first female to play the role of Scrooge at Commonweal
Bah! Humbug! Who says the role of Scrooge has to be played by a man? Adrienne Sweeney with the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minn., is proving just how well a woman can play the role of Scrooge. Sweeney became interested in acting while growing up in Philadelphia, Penn., attended college in Baltimore, Md., and graduate school in Tucson, Ariz., where she received her … [Read more...]
Dan Chouinard hosts Holiday Show in Lanesboro on December 17 with special guest Prudence Johnson
Lanesboro, Mn - Twin Cities-based accompanist, writer and vocalist Dan Chouinard is leading the 15th annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Show on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mane Theatre in downtown Lanesboro, with special guest Prudence Johnson. With the help of Johnson’s musical theater vocals and local talent, the 2021 Holiday Show will feature a compilation … [Read more...]
Join the Bluff Country Singers at annual Christmas concerts
Area residents and visitors alike are invited to once again become immersed in joy and inspiration as the Bluff Country Singers share their musical gifts with two concerts on Sunday, December 12, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn. The annual performance returns with a mixture of old favorites and new arrangments with some new … [Read more...]
Danielson takes fantasy football to next level
Chatfield resident James Danielson is not just a fan of the NFL. He’s a team owner. And, not just one team, but four fantasy football teams. When he’s not managing Eyota’s Kwik Trip, volunteering for the Chatfield Fire Department, or spending time with his wife and kids, Danielson has been immersed in fantasy football. “I have been playing fantasy football for 17 years, and … [Read more...]
Enjoying the great escape… Nathan Davidson’s musical journey
When Nathan Davidson was a Rushford High School student back in the late ‘60s, he knew he liked music but had no idea how it might fit into his future life. “I didn’t have much self-confidence in those days,” he remembers. “I could see myself maybe working in a music store, but I also thought about becoming a barber or a photographer. I didn’t know where I was headed.” Fast … [Read more...]