Kingsley ~ Lock Isaiah Kingsley and Shawna Lock are excited to announce their engagement. A small ceremony is planned on January 16, 2021, with family. An announcement will be made for the big ceremony and celebration when we are able to celebrate in a huge way with all our family and friends after restrictions have been lifted. A whirlwind romance with the person who will … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Lane Everett Sylling Lane Everett Sylling was born September 7, 2020, weighing 7 lb 13 oz. and was 19 3/4 in. long. Proud parents are Alyssa Burmester and Kyle Sylling of Decorah, Iowa. Grandparents are John and Dawn Sylling of Spring Grove, Minn., and Bob and Angie Burmester of Mabel, Minn. … [Read more...]
“You Are Here” exhibition at Lanesboro Arts
Lanesboro Arts presents “You Are Here,” an exhibition featuring the work from Twin Cities-based painter Sarah Nicole Knutson. The show opened on Saturday, October 24 and runs through December 20, 2020. This collection of surreal watercolor urban and suburban landscapes offers a reflective experience for the viewer. Knutson is drawn to the concepts of falling apart and coming … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Truman Fischer Johnson Rowan and Saul Johnson would like to welcome their new baby brother, Truman Fischer, born on September 4, 2020, to Benjamin and Tiffany Johnson of Harmony, Minn. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and was 20 1/2” long. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Cindy Johnson of Peterson, Minn., and maternal grandparents are Mark and Mary Woitas of Minnesota Lake, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Area Community Foundation grants now available
The Spring Valley Area Community Foundation has money available for use in the Spring Valley, Ostrander and Wykoff area. They are now accepting grant applications from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose programs and projects improve the quality of life and build a stronger sense of community. Possible areas of funding include, but are not limited to, … [Read more...]
Eagle Bluff to host first ever virtual benefit on October 10
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro will host its 24th annual fall fundraiser, Banquet on the Bluff, on Saturday, October 10 from 6-7 p.m. This year’s event will be 100% virtual and proceeds will support Eagle Bluff through the continued impacts of COVID-19 and help deliver reimagined outdoor learning programs. For many children, Eagle Bluff offers the rare … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Alden James Gartner Alden James Gartner, son of Justin and Kelly Gartner of Eagle Lake, Minn., arrived on June 30, 2020, at 8:37 p.m., weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Ed Solum and Carolyn Olson of Spring Grove, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Joann Gartner of Mapelton, Minn. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement
Collin Edward Brand Phil and Sara Brand of Rushford are happy to announce the birth of their new son! Collin Edward Brand was born September 2, 2020. Collin weighed in at 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long. He is welcomed home to siblings Austin, Rylan, Ashlyn and Bryson. Grandparents are Lloyd and Linda Kreidermacher and Paul and Pam Brand. … [Read more...]
It’s fall when even my feet smell like pumpkin spice
Fall is when we give serious thought to winter. Winter is when we begin looking forward to spring. When does fall begin? Is it the astronomical date of the autumnal equinox on September 22, the meteorological date of September 1 or Labor Day? No matter, it’s when winter looms. Winter is imminent for a long time. Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt wrote this, which is only slightly … [Read more...]
