LANESBORO, MN, August 26, 2019 – The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for requests ranging from $250-$1,000 from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose projects will enhance the lives of people who call Lanesboro home through education, supportive services, the arts, etc. Applications are available by calling Jim … [Read more...]
2019 Buffalo Bills Days a success
At the September 3 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Darla Taylor from the Buffalo Bill Days Committee reported that the weekend event went well. “We had another fabulous year at Buffalo Bill Days,” she said. “We dialed into some perfect weather. The beer and brat tent was very successful.” The profit from the tent came to approximately $14,000, which was distributed among the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Public School District awarded $25,000 grant to enhance STEM curriculum, with the support of local farmers
ST. LOUIS, MO – In early 2019, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Bayer Fund, partnered with local farmers to nominate rural schools and awarded more than $2.3 million in grants to enhance their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. Because area farmers answered the call, Grow Rural Education has awarded Lanesboro Public School … [Read more...]
Hans Torgerson
Hans Edward Torgerson, 81, of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 15, 2019. Hans was born on September 4, 1937, to Alvin and Selma (Tompte) Torgerson. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1955. In 1959 Hans married Janel Marie Solberg and they had four children together: Michelle Torgerson of Rusk, Tex., Mike (Raquel) Torgerson of … [Read more...]
Joyce Evonne Jandro
Joyce Evonne Jandro, 95, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully at the Villa Maria nursing home in Fargo, N.D., August 17, 2019. Joyce was born on September 27, 1923, to Alfred and Esther Peterson in rural Lanesboro, Minn. Joyce was survived by her children, Linda (Jack) Toring, Fargo, N.D., Michael Jandro, Vancouver, Wash., and Susan Jandro, Hayward, Calif. Joyce had … [Read more...]
Lanesboro council welcomes new police chief
Retiring Police Chief Matt Schultz and incoming Police Chief Blaise Sass made a stop at the Lanesboro City Council meeting on August 5 before heading over to Preston for Sass’s swearing in. “On behalf of the city, thank you for your years of service, Matt,” Mayor Jason Resseman said. Schultz served as Preston’s police chief for 19 years. “I’m grateful for the years of good … [Read more...]
The origin and spread of Chronic Wasting Disease Brunch on the Bluff features U of M researcher Dr. Peter Larsen
Dr. Peter Larsen, Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Minnesota, will be the featured speaker at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center’s Brunch on the Bluff event on Sunday, September 8. Dr. Larsen’s talk: Chronic Wasting Disease of Deer: Historical perspectives, Current Research, and Future Directions will detail … [Read more...]
Amdahl Avenue dedicated in Lanesboro
A very touching dedication ceremony took place in Lanesboro, Minn., on Saturday, August 3, 2019, as the City of Lanesboro dedicated the road leading to the softball field as Amdahl Avenue, in posthumous recognition of Orval and Marie Amdahl, who were cornerstones of the community for many years. The softball field was recently spruced up by a group of residents and the school … [Read more...]
Alta Mildred (Borgen) Reese
At the age of 106, Alta Borgen Reese died peacefully on July 29 at Edenbrook Care Center in Rochester, Minn. Alta Mildred Borgen was born June 3, 1913, on the family farm in Pilot Mound Township, Minn., to Gilman and Alida (Foss) Borgen. After attending Paulson school, a rural common school near the family farm, Alta boarded in Lanesboro, Minn., and graduated from … [Read more...]
Hummel contested hearing set for October 7
An Omnibus Rule 8 hearing was held on July 29 at 9 a.m. in Preston regarding charges against Fifth Sun Gardens, which is owned and operated by Luis Hummel of rural Lanesboro. Fifth Sun Gardens has operated as an industrial hemp farm, under a pilot program through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The charges, which include a misdemeanor and two felonies, resulted … [Read more...]
Lanesboro arts organizations receive $108,000 in Minnesota State Arts Board Grants
SAINT PAUL, MN – The Minnesota State Arts Board has awarded two Operating Support grants, totaling $108,626, to the Commonweal Theatre Company and Lanesboro Arts. Both arts organizations will receive funding through the Operating Support grant program. Commonweal Theatre Company was awarded $58,833, while Lanesboro Arts received $49,793. Operating Support invests in high … [Read more...]
Driftless Goat Company; setting the stage for restoration
Living in arguably one of the most breathtaking natural areas, we often see the lush rolling hills, dense forests, and golden prairies at face value. We forget that they have been roamed, managed by farm and land owners, and altered by years of interaction by humans. A shift in balance between soil, land, plant, and animal has resulted in reduction of quality and sustainability … [Read more...]
Camping skills and Girl Scout sisters make for excellent memories
LANESBORO, MN – Girl Scouts from Troop 47985 of Lanesboro were among the many thousands of Girl Scouts across the United States to find adventure in their local state park during the Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend July 13-14. Continuing a 107-year tradition of outdoor exploration and leadership, Girl Scouts Love State Parks is a national movement aiming to get all Girl … [Read more...]
Totally Rad “Surfin’ USA” Variety Show in Lanesboro July 12
“Surfin’ USA” is the theme of the next “Over the Back Fence” Community Variety Show presented by Lanesboro Arts on Friday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic St. Mane Theatre in downtown Lanesboro. Songs like “Surfer Girl,” “Surf City” and “Surfin’ Safari” will each be part of a tubular evening that also includes jokes, stories, and sing-alongs. July’s show features … [Read more...]
Lanesboro receives housing update; discusses misconduct allegations
The Lanesboro City Council met Monday, July 1 and the meeting was standing room only as more than 30 residents filled the council chambers. Also present were Elaine Edwards, Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board President, of Bridid Tuck and Jennifer Hawkins, University of Minnesota Extension, who were on hand to discuss recent Senior Housing Impact study results. The … [Read more...]