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...]
Commonweal Theatre cancels 2020 season
As a response to and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines associated with COVID-19 precautions, the Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro has remained closed since the end of March. In the midst of continued and prolonged uncertainty, Commonweal leadership along with the approval of the organization’s board of directors has decided to cancel the 2020 production … [Read more...]
For Sale by Sealed Bid
For Sale by Sealed Bid Lanesboro School District #229 will accept sealed bids for the sale of the following: 2003 Stub Nose Bluebird Bus, Cummins Engine, 65 Passenger, 111,700 miles Runs, in fair condition. Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 26th, 2020. Sealed bids will be opened at 10:01 a.m. on Friday, June 26th, 2020. Van can be viewed … [Read more...]
Notice to bidders: Sons of Norway Heimbygda Lodge – Exterior Repainting
City of Lanesboro Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing to discuss a petition to vacate a public right of way
NOTICE The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a petition to vacate a public right of way; a portion of Auburn Avenue, within the city of Lanesboro. The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 17th at 6:00 p.m. via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87022196585 Or Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US … [Read more...]
City of Lanesboro Ordinance permitting restaurants to operate on city sidewalks
ORDINANCE NO. 93.033 AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING RESTAURANTS TO OPERATE ON CITY SIDEWALKS The Lanesboro City Council ordains: I. PURPOSE. This ordinance is intended to safely permit, during the Covid 19 pandemic, and consistent with social distancing and Covid 19 precautions, restaurants to serve food and if so licensed, in connection therewith alcoholic beverages, on certain … [Read more...]
Peering at the Past: Four different “dead guys” delivered brief, breathless performances
PART 2 of summer musicals in Spring Grove Ye Olde Gray Barn, for the past 41 Spring Grove summers, has been the venue for annual musical theatre productions. Don Vesterse performed in the first 16 shows, the first of 80 lifetime performances in three states. He christened the barn (as a stage) with a bottle of champagne in 1979. There have been approximately 166 barn … [Read more...]
Fly-fishing inspired “On the Fly” exhibition featuring seven mixed-media artists
Lanesboro Arts presents “On The Fly,” a juried group exhibition of work by mixed media artists inspired by fly fishing. The exhibit opens June 13 runs through August 16, 2020. Always free and open to the public, the Lanesboro Arts Gallery is open seven days a week June through August. COVID-19 Update: The health of our visitors, staff and volunteers is at the forefront of our … [Read more...]
Lanesboro dam project on schedule and going well
The Lanesboro City Council meeting took place via video conference on June 1 and opened with a public hearing to consider a set back requirement variance request from Brian Roelofs. The Planning and Zoning committee had already approved it and recommended that the council do the same. There were no comments or questions from the public and the variance was approved. Chris … [Read more...]