Minnwest Bank and Security State Bank of Lewiston announced today the signing of an agreement to merge. Completion of the transaction, which is currently expected to occur in the third quarter of 2018, is contingent upon regulatory approval. Security State Bank of Lewiston had consolidated assets of $67.2 million and $61 million in deposits, as of December 31, 2017. Douglas … [Read more...]
Formed in the Driftless: Flowstone Fishing catches momentum
While underway for more than a year, Flowstone Fishing in Chatfield officially opened its online business this past April. Named for the area’s flowing, cool waters, which create subterranean mineral sheets, or flowstones, owner Bret Klaehn is hoping to combine his enthusiasm for fishing with a niche for quality, handmade lures and personalized, local service. “I have been … [Read more...]
New dog grooming business opens in Preston
“It’s not what I do, it’s who I am,” Lanesboro resident Kristy Richards said about her work grooming and caring for dogs. Richards recently opened a new dog grooming business in Preston on Main Street called TheDogLdy. She began by offering Toenail Tuesdays where owners can bring their dogs in for a free toenail trim and has now expanded to accepting bookings for full … [Read more...]
John Torgrimson hired as interim executive director of Eagle Bluff
John Torgrimson has been hired as interim executive director to help set the groundwork for the future of Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro, a regional environmental education hub for the past four decades. With a background in administration of non-profit groups, Torgrimson has worked with refugees in Southeast Asia, east Africa and the Philippines. He … [Read more...]
Dollar General for Chatfield
The Chatfield City Council, at their May 14 meeting, approved a purchase agreement for the sale of EDA owned real estate to Golden Warriors, LLC for the future redevelopment of the property for a Dollar General store. Chris Giesen, EDA coordinator, explained the sale is contingent on the production of a development agreement within 180 days of the purchase agreement. The EDA … [Read more...]
Seed First, LLC to bring ag business back to downtown Fountain
Come late summer, downtown Fountain will have a new store adorning it’s Main Street. Father and son, Paul and Corey Hamann have plans for a new home for their agricultural business, formerly Hamann Seed, and the two are thinking outside the box on how it’s going to happen. After looking at a number of available locations, the two purchased the site January 15. It was … [Read more...]
Make your own movie at JEM Theatre’s Movie Camp
Lights! Camera! Action! It may not be Hollywood but the JEM Theatre in Harmony, Minn., is offering a Movie Camp for those intrigued with the opportunity to someday reach Hollywood and see themselves or their names on the big screen whether they are interested in creating films or acting in movies. “For anyone who has any desire at all for broadcasting, filmmaking, acting … [Read more...]
Minnesota Energy Resources offering grants to assist first responders in meeting safety needs
Minnesota Energy Resources works tirelessly to safely serve its customers and communities each day. To assist those who also strive to uphold public safety, Minnesota Energy Resources and its charitable giving organization, the Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Foundation, are offering grants of up to $2,000 to emergency response agencies in the energy company’s service area. … [Read more...]
Local shop preserving time through collection and restoration
A surprising little shop, tucked in amid the businesses on Lanesboro’s Coffee Street, is Lanesboro Clockworks. The shop is bringing visitors a bit of history, a whole lot of appreciation, and the ability to bring new life to those family heirloom clocks and watches. Collector Richard Goodin will be the first to tell you he likes to chat. The Anoka native has a 40-year … [Read more...]
Plan a visit to Sweet 16 Farm
Sweet 16 Farm is so much more than a farm; it’s a destination. It’s an experience all its own; it’s the adventure you make it. It’s blue skies, sunshine and flowers rolled into a working, sustainable farm that has more to discover. Sarah Mann and Daniel Drazkowski are partners in life and partners in creating Sweet 16 Farm. Mann grew up in the St. Paul, Minn., area and … [Read more...]