The Eagle Bluff Learning Center in rural Lanesboro hosted an educational talk September 8, on the topic of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The speaker, Peter A. Larsen, PhD, works at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently, he leads a CWD diagnostic development team. Having grown up in South … [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...]
SEMAC announces October 1 grant application deadline
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals in three categories: Arts & Cultural Heritage, Presenter/Production Assistance, and Small Towns/Rural Areas. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than December 1, 2019, and be completed within 12 months, culminating in a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public. Online … [Read more...]
2019 Buffalo Bills Days a success
At the September 3 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Darla Taylor from the Buffalo Bill Days Committee reported that the weekend event went well. “We had another fabulous year at Buffalo Bill Days,” she said. “We dialed into some perfect weather. The beer and brat tent was very successful.” The profit from the tent came to approximately $14,000, which was distributed among the … [Read more...]
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards 14 grants for child care start-up and expansion projects
OWATONNA, MN, August 27, 2019 — Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, has awarded 14 grants in the amount of $60,722 to child care centers and family child care for “shovel ready” start-up and expansion projects. Four grants were awarded for the expansion of current child care facilities in … [Read more...]