Dianne Kay Erickson: “The Queen” to those who loved her (as well as many of her graduate students), died of heart disease in her home in Ashland, Oreg., January 12, 2022. She was born June 20, 1944, in Lanesboro to Leroy and Phyllis Quarstad Erickson. She loved and was loved by many. Needless to say, as the odest child and only girl in a family of five children, there are … [Read more...]
Lanesboro council reviews emergency protocols
At the February 7 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Fire Chief Rob Wagner addressed the community’s concerns over siren failures during the December 15 severe weather event. The failure originated with Fillmore County who had the only control over the siren. Wagner spoke to the sheriff and the county’s emergency director and came up with the solution of installing a switch in … [Read more...]
Preston and Lanesboro team up to sustain ambulance service
At a September 2021 Lanesboro City Council meeting, interim Ambulance Director Dan Jaquith declared, “We are on the verge of closing.” There just aren’t enough volunteers. Preston ambulance director Ryan Throckmorton said a conversation between the Preston and Lanesboro Ambulance Services began a few years back. In 2021 they started working together. Both staff and members of … [Read more...]
Lois Peterson
Lois M. Peterson, 97, of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Cottagewood Senior Living in Rochester, where she had resided for the last 18 months. Lois Marjorie Bremseth was born March 16, 1924, to Alvin and Stella (Larson) Bremseth on the family farm in Amherst Township, rural Lanesboro. After finishing school, she worked for a time in … [Read more...]
Marlys McCallson
Marlys McCallson, 80, of rural Lanesboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at her home, with her family at her side. Marlys Ann Sorum was born March 2, 1941, in Rushford, to Carl and Ellen (Ferden) Sorum. On September 20, 1958, she married Richard McCallson in Preston. Marlys was a farm wife and homemaker until entering the workforce at age 40. She … [Read more...]
Arvin Fabian
Arvin Emil Fabian, 85, of Winona County, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022, at Casa de la Luz Hospice in Tucson, Ariz. Arvin, known simply as Arv, was born July 30, 1936, to Emil W.H. and Ruby W.E. Fabian. Arv served in the National Guard. He married his wife and partner in life, Janice Gunderson, on October 19, 1957. Together they had four children, Wendy … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School in dire need of bus drivers
At the January 19 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Superintendent Matt Schultz updated the board on the school’s transportation situation. He noted that the district may be losing a driver soon and there is no one available to replace him. The school has been struggling to find enough bus drivers as it is for regular school transportation and events and losing one will have a … [Read more...]
Independent feature film shot in Lanesboro
“It’s a love story with a little bit of demonic possession thrown in for good measure,” explains Todd Johnson, COO of Stone Fox, LLC. Johnson is also line producer and one of the executive producers of the film Voice of Shadows. The majority of the film took place at the James A. Thompson House, in Lanesboro, September 13-24, 2021. “Voice of Shadows is a story about cults, … [Read more...]
L-O Boys Down Houston, Lanesboro, GM
LeRoy-Ostrander’s boys basketball had a big first week after the New Year. Versus Houston in a non-conference game, each team had a 30-point scorer. Cardinal senior forward Tanner Olson dropped a career-high 36 points (17-37 FGs, 6 rebs, 6 stls). Hurricane senior forward Tanner Kubitz dropped a career-high 30 points (9-18 FGs, 10-14 FTs, 15 rebs). The Hurricanes battled to end … [Read more...]
Local high school student artists to display work in Lanesboro Arts annual high school art show
LANESBORO, MN – Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the Annual Juried High School Art Show from January 8-23, showcasing artworks by 9-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show features a variety of art projects, including those in ceramics, acrylics, pastels, ink, pencil, photography, and mixed media … [Read more...]