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...]
Drury’s Furniture outfitting outdoor spaces
The push for livable outdoor spaces might be a product of an HGTV-enlighted audience, but the concept isn’t new, particularly in this region. Drury’s Furniture, a Fountain-based store now in it’s 93rd year of business, is capturing the momentum, offering an array of options for those wanting to enhance all of their living spaces. “I think people in our area have been waiting … [Read more...]
Get dynamite service from TNT Lawn & Snow Services
Living in the great state of Minnesota, we certainly get some diverse weather. Fortunately for the southeastern part of the state, no matter what the season TNT Lawn & Snow Services of Fountain, Minn., is available and has a variety of services to suit your needs. Ted Reinhardt, owner and operator of TNT Lawn & Snow Services, states the business was started in 1999 … [Read more...]
Custom-built home best fit for Rushford family
If you’ve seen any home-centered television or magazines in the last decade or so, the mass marketing of Do It Yourself home remodeling is ever present. In some instances, the costs of remodeling, depending on scale and ability, can be on par with the cost to build new. It also takes experience with a variety of aspects of home building. Some homeowners want to forego the … [Read more...]
Top 10 things to do when hiring a contractor
BURNSVILLE, MN, April 24, 2018 – Spring was a long time in coming, but now that it’s here, people are going to be more anxious than usual to tackle construction projects. Whether it’s a remodel, an addition or a design-build, many consumers will turn to professional contractors to bring these jobs to completion. Better Business Bureau® of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) … [Read more...]
New DMV system is “driving” Minnesotans crazy
The new MNLARS (Minnesota Licensing and Registration System) has been riddled with problems, despite nearly 10 years of preparation and $100 million in expenses. Many deputy registrars have had difficulty processing applications and Minnesotans have been unable to obtain car titles and tabs in a timely manner. According to Kurt Reicks, Deputy Registrar for the DMV in Fillmore … [Read more...]
Hyland schools competition
“It’s not your average ride on the bus,” says Mike Hyland, who has been involved in school bus racing since 2014. Deer Creek Speedway near Spring Valley, Minn., began holding school bus races in 2012 and with overwhelming interest from fans, the event became an annual tradition and a friendly competition between local schools. The first year of the school bus races … [Read more...]
Brown’s Tire & Battery remains strong after more than 30 years in business
For Gary Brown, the secret of a good business comes down to the essentials. “We work hard and we’re honest. We try to treat people in the way they would want to be treated. We don’t play games.” Brown is the second generation owner of the business, which was started in 1986. Brown’s father, Art, had been the owner and operator of the Arendahl Store, but when the economic farm … [Read more...]
Semcac Head Start is building bright futures with children and families
We provide birth to age five learning opportunities at no cost to qualifying families. Semcac Head Start participates in the Parent Aware Child Care rating system for licensed providers, and consistently achieves a 4-Star High Quality Program rating. This year, our program ranked among the top 10% of Head Start classrooms across the nation for demonstrating effective teaching … [Read more...]