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...]
Lanesboro council discusses recent Market and Calibration Study
Mark Goldberg from David Drown Associates was present via Zoom at the January 3 Lanesboro City Council meeting to discuss the recent Market and Calibration Study. The study evaluated each of the city positions for the type of duties required, any risk factors involved, and types of education or experience needed in order to determine the best pay rate for each one based on the … [Read more...]
A culinary experience awaits at Juniper’s
Already a joyful person, Tyler Shipton has several reasons to be grateful this holiday season. The most important being his fiancé Ame Putman and their 11-month-old daughter Juniper. And, the very exciting aspect of being the executive chef and owner of his own restaurant, Juniper’s, in beautiful downtown Lanesboro. Named after Juniper, Shipton is bringing his love for his … [Read more...]
Andrew “Drew” Joel Sorom
Andrew “Drew” Joel Sorom, 48, of Lanesboro, Minn., died tragically and unexpectedly on Monday, December 20, 2021. Drew was born on July 31, 1973 in Reedsburg, Wis., to Richard and Kathryn (Prottengeier) Sorom. He graduated from Webb High School in Reedsburg. He worked as a painter for his dad and on his own. Drew was a talented musician and artist. He wrote and performed … [Read more...]
Deborah Sustrick
Deborah R. Sustrick passed away on December 19, 2021, in the Winona hospital. She was 66 and died from complications of diabetes. She was born in East Los Angeles on March 8, 1955 to Carl and Peggy Thompson. Many people remember her father Carl Thompson of Lanesboro. He built a trimaran boat in California that they lived on for a time till her folks divorced and she moved to … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Council considers requested changes to emergency services building plans
At the December 6 Lanesboro City Council meeting, the council reviewed a pay request for a second bathroom for the emergency services building project. To bring the building plans up to code, a half bath with a toilet and sink needs to be added at an additional cost of $3,000. Council member Mindy Albrecht-Benson, who joined the meeting via Zoom, asked why the original plans … [Read more...]
Sweeney first female to play the role of Scrooge at Commonweal
Bah! Humbug! Who says the role of Scrooge has to be played by a man? Adrienne Sweeney with the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minn., is proving just how well a woman can play the role of Scrooge. Sweeney became interested in acting while growing up in Philadelphia, Penn., attended college in Baltimore, Md., and graduate school in Tucson, Ariz., where she received her … [Read more...]
Dan Chouinard hosts Holiday Show in Lanesboro on December 17 with special guest Prudence Johnson
Lanesboro, Mn - Twin Cities-based accompanist, writer and vocalist Dan Chouinard is leading the 15th annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Show on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mane Theatre in downtown Lanesboro, with special guest Prudence Johnson. With the help of Johnson’s musical theater vocals and local talent, the 2021 Holiday Show will feature a compilation … [Read more...]
Solar panel installation delayed at Lanesboro school
At the November 18 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Superintendent Matt Schultz updated the board on the solar panels for the school. They were supposed to have been installed before the 2021-22 school year began, but that was pushed back to October. The installation didn’t happen then either and now is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2022. Schultz explained … [Read more...]