David Abraham Jensen Lee, 84, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2020, after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born January 27, 1936, in rural Whalan (Lanesboro), Minn., to Gilbert and Ina (Jensen) Lee. He graduated salutatorian of his class from Peterson High School in 1954, and worked the family farm near Highland just a few months shy of the rest … [Read more...]
Richard (Ric) Duane 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...]
Mavis Dragvold
Mavis Dragvold, 93, of rural Lanesboro, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Mavis was born in Preble Township of Fillmore County, Minn., to Melvin and Petra (Sand) Meldahl. She was united in marriage to James Dragvold on September 18, 1948, in Mabel, Minn. Mavis was a member of Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, … [Read more...]
We’re here to serve…
These have been difficult times for all of our families in Lanesboro. While our school systems are all on hold during the events surrounding the pandemic, we do continue to offer child care services for the children of our emergency services personnel. We are forever thankful for the important role these families play in helping to keep our communities safe. We are also … [Read more...]
Dybing fills in as interim Lanesboro council member
Former Lanesboro council member Tom Dybing accepted a request from Mayor Jason Resseman to fill in for council member Autumn Johnson as her military deployment has been extended. At their April 6 council meeting, which was held via video conferencing, the council approved Resolution 2020-17 allowing Dybing to fill Johnson’s seat. Brian Hoff from Fillmore County led the Local … [Read more...]
Eagle Bluff chooses new executive director
Following a national search, Colleen Foehrenbacher has been chosen as the next Executive Director at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro, effective April 1. She succeeds founder director Joe Deden who started the organization in 1979 as the Forest Resource Center and retired in 2018. John Torgrimson served as interim director the past two … [Read more...]
Business enrichment session on succession planning postponed
The Lanesboro Economic Development Authority (EDA) is sorry to announce that the Business Enrichment Session on Succession Planning, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, is being postponed. This is due to the CDC recommendations to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Once it has been deemed safe for gatherings to resume, the EDA will issue a press release … [Read more...]
Michael Lawrence Walsh
Michael Lawrence Walsh, age 82, of Waconia, Minn., formerly of Chanhassen, and Lanesboro Minn., died on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Auburn Homes in Waconia. A private family burial was held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Lanesboro, Minn., on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Michael was born on April 30, 1937 in Minneapolis, Minn., to Lawrence and Grace (Nelles) Walsh, the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants Deadline March 31, 2020
LANESBORO, MN, March 9, 2020 – 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...]
Lanesboro Arts announces Adam Wiltgen to step down from leadership team
The Lanesboro Arts Board of Directors announces that Adam Wiltgen will be stepping down from the organization’s three-person executive leadership team. The Board and Leadership Team wishes Adam well in the next chapter of his career, as he takes on a new role at the Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Red Wing, Minn. Adam has been with Lanesboro Arts since 2015 … [Read more...]