There were 50 films introduced, but at age 90, the main attraction to many was seven-time Emmy Award winner Ed Asner. The acclaimed guest of honor flew halfway across the country for the first annual Spring Grove International Film Festival. The three-day event experienced rain during the mostly indoor showings on Friday and Saturday (September 11 and 12), but on Sunday, a … [Read more...]
Peering at the Past: County commitment, caring couple create home, family for unfortunate
Last of two-part series This farmhouse was a residence to which few aspired. However, many unfortunate citizens were indeed fortunate to find a “home and family for 45 years” with Cyrilla and Valentine Esch at the Houston County Poor Farm. In 1901, the county decided to replace a condemned “poor house” near Hokah with a spacious replacement near Caledonia — built in 1903 with … [Read more...]
Explore animal patterns in “Anthropocene” exhibition
Lanesboro Arts presents “Anthropocene,” an exhibition featuring artwork from ceramicist Glynnis Lessing. This show is open and runs through October 18, 2020. This gallery exhibition features ceramic works by Glynnis Lessing, exploring the artist’s perspectives on how animals adapt to an environment altered by the human species during the Anthropocene geological age (defined by … [Read more...]
A band called Trouble Shooter: Local kids, local band, make very good
It’s not unusual for junior high kids to play around with guitars and drums and to think about being musicians. Some even dream about forming their own band some day. If you didn’t do that yourself, you probably remember classmates who did. Fun stuff, kid stuff. What’s very unusual — “extraordinary” is more like it — is for a group of kids like that to actually pull it off. To … [Read more...]
Real Bites
Old Barn Resort The Old Barn Resort has it all: golfing, camping, dining, swimming, nature, sunshine. It’s a great place to escape work, technology, and projects at home. And owners Travis Dundore and Eric Brenna (along with their wives) have worked tirelessly to perfect each facet of their operations. They’ve continuously re-invested in every aspect of the business. … [Read more...]
Songs of Northwood History and Folklore from The Lost Forty at a live-streamed concert from Lanesboro Arts
Lanesboro Arts proudly presents The Lost Forty on Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. on Facebook Live. Tickets are not required for this event; however ticket donations are appreciated and can be purchased through Lanesboro Arts website. This concert will be available to all via Facebook Live on the Lanesboro Arts Facebook page. A native of the northern Minnesota town of … [Read more...]
Arnold-Bradley Band: Sharing friendship and a love for country music
If you live locally and enjoy the excellent live music so often available here (before the pandemic squeezed us into strange boxes for the time being), you’ve probably heard of — and hopefully enjoyed — the classic country/bluegrass music of the Arnold-Bradley Band. Family and friendship first connected Steve Arnold and Walter Bradley. “We’d known the Arnold family,” remembers … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Community Center to remain closed
The Lanesboro City Council met on July 6 at 6 p.m. for their regular meeting, which was held in the community center gym and streamed on Zoom. The COVID-19 response for public facilities discussion was revisited as it will be each month for the foreseeable future. The council decided to keep the community center closed for the time being. The city offices have been re-opened … [Read more...]
2019, a good year for Chatfield Center for the Arts
Carla Gallina, President, and Michael Martin, Vice-President of the board of directors presented the Center for the Arts annual report at the city council’s June 22 meeting. Gallina said the board has adopted a new mission and vision statement in an effort to identify who they are. Their mission is, “to serve as a regional hub for advancement of the arts...” and their vision … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre cancels 2020 season
As a response to and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines associated with COVID-19 precautions, the Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro has remained closed since the end of March. In the midst of continued and prolonged uncertainty, Commonweal leadership along with the approval of the organization’s board of directors has decided to cancel the 2020 production … [Read more...]