Laura MacKenzie, an award winning Celtic musician, will be performing a solo concert in Harmony, Minn., at 7 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018, at Selvig Park’s gazebo. The event is locally hosted by the Harmony Public Library and the City of Harmony Arts Board. This promises to be a delightful evening in the park. Minnesota Public Radio has called Laura MacKenzie the “High Priestess … [Read more...]
Engagement
Courrier ~ Scaife Rebecca Courrier and Frederick Scaife will be married on June 30, 2018, in La Crosse Wis. Their parents are Bryce and Barbara Courrier and James and Tara Scaife, all of Rushford. Becky is a graduate of Winona State University and works as a videographer. Fred is a graduate of Luther College and works as a vocal educator. … [Read more...]
In the service
Lt. Chelsea Larro Lt. Chelsea R. Larro, U.S. Navy, embedded in the U.S. Marine Corp 1st Division as their mental health provider, was recently presented the Meritorious Service Medal. She is the daughter of Candy and Ralph Larro of Preston. The citation accompanying the award reads: “Lt. Chelsea Larro was presented the Meritorious Service Medal for her outstanding service … [Read more...]
Engagement
Sveen ~ Broadwater Katie Sveen and David Broadwater are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Katie is the daughter of Donna Sveen and the late Earl Sveen. David is the son of Milo and Beth Ann Broadwater. Katie is a 2008 graduate of Lanesboro High School and a 2013 graduate of Winona State University. She is employed in the financial aid office at … [Read more...]
Great Lanesboro Sing-in on June 30 to benefit Legion
We all know that singing people are happy people. So come and sing with us on Saturday, June 30 at the Great Lanesboro Sing-in (AKA the Beer Choir), from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. or so. It will be at the Community Center, located on Highway 250 close to the center of Lanesboro. No one has to sing “purdy,” just sing loud! Doug and Linda Johnson and Kathy Abrahamson will provide … [Read more...]
Chris Boyum remembers Wesley Stevens in Memorial Day speech
Chris Boyum gave the following speech at the Peterson American Legion Memorial Day program held at the Peterson City Park Historic Bandstand on May 28, 2018. This speech is printed with the permission of Chris Boyum and the Stevens family. Good morning, and thank you to everyone joining us here today in remembrance and recognition of our fallen servicemen and women on this … [Read more...]
Roadside Dairy: A family farm with heart
When asked to write an article about a farm, my first thought was — boring. Then something happened. I went to Roadside Dairy and met the family who owns it. Let’s just say, dairy farming is anything but boring! This beautiful farm is run by people who not only work hard, but truly care about their cows, their family and their community. On June 16, they’ll be hosting Dairy … [Read more...]
Engagement
Pogachnik~ McCabe Miss Aubrey Clark and Miss Sheyanne McCabe are very pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their parents, Lindsay Kay Pogachnik and Matthew Alan McCabe. Parents of the couple are Bill Pogachnik and Julie Carlson of Rochester and Ken and Lori McCabe of Chatfield. Lindsay in employed by Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Matt is employed by Lanesboro Sales … [Read more...]
Thanks to our local keepers of history
In this special Memorial Day section, dedicated to those who served in our U.S. military, we honor Fillmore County’s men who served in the War of 1812. Fortunately, we have a wealth of knowledge residing at the Fillmore County Historical Center & Genealogy Library in Fountain, Minn. Her name is Debra Richardson, and she is the FCHC Executive Director. As I visited with … [Read more...]
Daniel Knight Babcock Lanesboro Cemetery
Daniel was born the son of Arnold and Abigail Babcock on 12 Jan 1795 in Cranston, Rhode Island. A cabinet maker and carpenter by trade, Babcock enlisted as a private in Captain William Lampson’s Company of the New York Militia. Auditor’s reports show he served from 7 Sep 1812 to 20 Sep 1812, from 3 Feb 1813 to 19 Mar 1813, and again from 28 Jul 1814 to 21 August 1814. A bounty … [Read more...]