LANESBORO, MN — The Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro, Minn., is pleased to announce the reopening of the theatre for live performances following a season of virtual only productions in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions. Producing Artistic Director Hal Cropp remains at the helm of the organization having successfully led the company amidst the cancellation of live … [Read more...]

The Ostrander City Council met in regular session on May 4, with all members present (Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert), and city clerk Wendy Brincks.  The council discussed whether or not to hold Uff Da Days this year, while the city is still in the midst of a large infrastructure project. Brincks stated that “it’ll be a mess” if the … [Read more...]

Middle-schooler Brody Srsen, from rural Harmony, is already an experienced and successful racer in his own right. Brody has been racing since he was five years old. His dad Ryan, mom Sarah, and his uncle got him started on ice racing with a four-wheeler using ice cleats to grab the ice on the track. Currently he races his dirt bike locally at Spring Creek in Millville, Minn.; … [Read more...]

Nominations from county residents are now being sought for the 2021 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award for Houston County. The award recognizes outstanding senior citizens (one male and one female) who have contributed their time and talent to benefit their community after reaching the age of 65. The person nominated must be 70 years of age by June 1, 2021. They will be honored … [Read more...]

Americans have a fascination with “royals” it seems, from the “Crown” of Queen Elizabeth to Princess Diana to Harry and Meghan. More proof—the popular new PBS television series “Atlantic Crossing” that offers not only a “Norwegian” flavor to that fascination but a connection to Lanesboro, Minn., history as well. “Atlantic Crossing” tells the story of Crown Princess Martha of … [Read more...]

Lanesboro Arts presents “Divided Light,” an exhibition showcasing oil paintings and stained glass paintings by St. Paul artist Adam Reef. The exhibit title references Reef’s two bodies of work — oil painting and stained glass painting — and how each relate and differ in their use of light. Through stained glass especially, viewers experience a different piece of art depending … [Read more...]

The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for arts programming proposals by nonprofit organizations. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than June 1, 2021, and be completed within 12 months, culminating with a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public.  Online applications will be available throughout March with an April 1, 2021, submission … [Read more...]