Larry Dennis Semmen was born March 24, 1949, to Leonard and Rose (Hagen) Semmen at the Johnson Hospital in Lanesboro, Minn. He live in Bratsburg and attended school in Rushford until sixth grade, then the family moved to Lanesboro. He was baptized at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. He graduated from LHS in 1967. He … [Read more...]
Eddie William DeVine
(Grandpa, Dad, Coach, “Eddie Bear”) Eddie William DeVine was born on October 22, 1934, in Clear Lake, S. Dak., to Edmund and Sadie (Mitchell) DeVine. He was the baby of eight surviving children. He grew up in Slayton, Minn., during the depression and was part of the “Mill Street gang” which was just a bunch of kids that grew up on the wrong side of the tracks on welfare in … [Read more...]
Christopher Charles Austad
Christopher Charles Austad, 58, of Viroqua, Wis., died of sudden but natural causes on August 7, 2020. Chris was born on May 8, 1962, in Cambridge, Minn., to Charles and Ann (Ferden) Austad. He grew up in Bemidji, Minn., and was a graduate of Bemidji High School and North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, N. Dak. He was the proud father of three children: his son … [Read more...]
Lanesboro council approves hazard pay for firefighters
At the August 13 Lanesboro City Council meeting, the council approved hazard pay in the amount of $10 per call that firefighters responded to during the month of March. Jeff Norby was appointed to the Lanesboro Fire Department per the recommendation of the fire chief. The consent agenda was approved and included the accounts payable, a lodging license application, Resolution … [Read more...]
Manion Law Office welcomes new attorney
When Joseph O’Koren was attending high school at Lanesboro Public School, he had the opportunity to spend a day shadowing a profession of his choice. “Attorney came to mind,” O’Koren said. He was matched with local attorney Thomas Manion and was able to attend court with him and meet with him in his office. During O’Koren’s senior year of high school, he participated in a work … [Read more...]
Richard “Ric” Murphy
Richard “Ric” Duane Murphy, age 64 of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at his home. Ric was born January 24, 1956, in Osage, Iowa, to Richard and Mildred (Helgeson) Murphy. Ric went to Lyle High School, graduating in 1974. He then went on to attend the University of Mankato State, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1979. Instead of pursuing his career, his … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Community Center to remain closed
The Lanesboro City Council met on July 6 at 6 p.m. for their regular meeting, which was held in the community center gym and streamed on Zoom. The COVID-19 response for public facilities discussion was revisited as it will be each month for the foreseeable future. The council decided to keep the community center closed for the time being. The city offices have been re-opened … [Read more...]
A new way to “Unwined” in Lanesboro
As summer gets into full swing, there is no better time to “unwined” when in Lanesboro, Minn., than a visit to Root River Unwined Wine Bar. The new and exciting business is just what people need to get out and explore something fun and relaxing. Owners Lori and Randy Rakosnik knew they wanted to purchase a building for their business somewhere in Minnesota, and after … [Read more...]
Merle Gustav Kiehne
Merle Gustav Kiehne passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, Minn., at the age of 85, two days shy of his 86th birthday. Merle was born June 30, 1934, near Canton, to Gustav and Lucille (Turner) Kiehne. He was the eldest child and has two sisters, Marlys Livingood and Marcia Ramlo. In 1952 he graduated from Canton High School, where he … [Read more...]
Cattlemen’s Club serving up steak in Lanesboro
On Monday, June 29, 2020, the Fillmore County Cattlemen’s Club will be hosting their 39th annual steak fry from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Sylvan Park in Lanesboro, Minn. In the event there is inclement weather, the event will be hosted in Lanesboro Community Center. They will be offering options of drive-thru, carry-out, and seating available in the park. This year, they will be … [Read more...]