Local residents and visitors alike will be pleased to stop in to a new business opening in Lanesboro, Minn. After all, we all scream for ice cream! Kim Berekvam, owner of the building, which was most recently leased by Chelsey Clausen to run her business The Bite, and was formerly home to Berekvam’s own business Gil-B’s, was recently faced with a decision. “Chelsey was … [Read more...]
57-year employee ready for new adventures after retiring from Harmony Agri Services
Tuesday, April 20, was a special day for Jim Austin of Harmony. He not only celebrated his 82nd birthday, but also marked the end of a 57-year career with Harmony Agri-Services. As he reflected on his time spent working at the agricultural center, Austin noted many changes as well as expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with so many excellent customers and fellow … [Read more...]
The University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development is offering FREE webinars April–June
The University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development is offering FREE webinars April-June around the topics of financial parenting and feeding your child. In addition, there are a few stand-alone webinars and a series of webinars being offered in Spanish. Check out these offerings – you can also google the name of the series to find it online: Financial … [Read more...]
Competitive cheerleading teams shine through Glitter Athletics
With a mix of cheerleading, dance, and gymnastics, the symmetry, flow and athletics of competitive cheerleading is thrilling to watch. In 2016, Glitter Athletics brought competitive cheerleading classes to the youth of Fillmore county. “I started Glitter Athletics to provide an opportunity for local kids, including my own, to compete in all-star cheerleading without having to … [Read more...]
New Minnesota Veterans Homes name lead contractors
ST. PAUL, MN – With Federal VA funding recently committed, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is moving ahead on planning for three new State Veterans Homes projects to be located in Bemidji, Montevideo and Preston. Wold Architects & Engineers and Perkins Eastman are the architects for all of the new homes. They have been working on these projects for … [Read more...]
Minnesota’s unemployment rate dips to 4.3% in February Minnesota continues 2021 job gains
ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.3% in February, down from 4.5% in January, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The decline in the unemployment rate was due to more people finding work and a decrease in the number of unemployed people, which resulted in another … [Read more...]
Minnesota gas price update
April, 5, 2021 – Minnesota gas prices have fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.73/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Gas prices in Minnesota are 2.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.03/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Minnesota is priced … [Read more...]
Lanesboro museum welcomes Dan Rooney as new director
It’s been a great 10 years, but Sandy Webb is ready for retirement. Webb started working at the Lanesboro Historical Museum in 2011 and became the director just one year later. Now, she’s turning the reins over to Dan Rooney, who was recently hired as the new museum director. Webb moved to Lanesboro from New Mexico in 2010, but her roots are in the Midwest. “I felt like I was … [Read more...]
Fireside Pet Lodge: A new place to send your furry friend
The wake-up call usually comes at 6 a.m. and is quickly followed by 30 minutes of outdoor exercise. Next comes breakfast, and then rest and relaxation. But the rest doesn’t last long, as there are a lot more opportunities for exercise and one-on-one time with a trainer throughout the day. No, this isn’t some fitness resort for humans, rather it is Fireside Pet Lodge by … [Read more...]
Spring Grove welcomes Heart Rock Coffee Shop
Thanks to the husband and wife team, Jeff and Tricia Babinski, Spring Grove residents and their fellow neighbors in the bluff area can now purchase freshly roasted artisan coffee from the top coffee-producing regions in the world. Tricia Babinski is the roaster and general operator of Heart Rock Coffee Shop in downtown Spring Grove and her husband Jeff, a retired Air Force … [Read more...]