Trista Rowland, of Chatfield, Minn., stood next to her brand new kayak she won in a recent contest. On May 31, 2021, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the first prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 36 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
Diary about the little orphan Day One: Today started like most others. After doing exercises, I did my reading and had breakfast with my family. I admired the new seedlings that I have been nurturing. I checked my emails and set out to do my regular chores in the house. Then I heard my name called from the basement. My husband ascended the stairs and handed me a … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
Did you know that God “scatters the frost?” In Psalm 148:8, we find that the snow fulfills His Word. Job 37:6 tells us that He says to the snow, “Fall on the earth.” Perhaps, as Minnesotans, we consider the snow and frost to be simply an ordinary part of life. It makes us shovel and sweat as we have to make our sidewalks and driveways passable. Much of our tax money is … [Read more...]
Ease into gardening with perennials
Starting a new garden can be intimidating. Seasoned gardeners will often try to give advice that they have accumulated over a lifetime. This can sound like a foreign language to a novice. Don’t worry too much. Creating a new perennial garden, while it can be hard work initially, will reward you for years to come. For the beginner, my advice is: keep it simple! Remove all … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre to produce special winter cabaret production
LANESBORO, MN — Following a season of change and overcoming challenges in the face of COVID-19 precautions in 2020, the Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro is pleased to announce a very special virtual production for the winter of 2021 entitled “Stela’s Clear Blue Morning.” After a year of turbulence and fatigue, the lights are back on at the Commonweal beginning January … [Read more...]
Engagement
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...]