Morris “Mike” Miner, 92, of Winona, died Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the home of his daughter in rural Lewiston. Mike was born January 11, 1927, in Clear Lake, Iowa, to Ray and Mary (Stites) Miner. On February 1, 1948, Morris and Grace Konken were married at Brownsdale, Minn. They raised their family in the Lanesboro area and later moved to Winona, where Mike worked as … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Ambulance Service in dire need of volunteers
At the December 2 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Ambulance Director Deane Benson asked the council for permission to hold a town meeting in February or March of 2020. If the ambulance service does not get more volunteers to help staff it, there is a danger of losing its Advanced Life Support license. If that happens, the ambulance staff would only be able to perform triage, … [Read more...]
Introducing…Lanesboro’s Blue House Concert inaugural season and Nordic Winter Music Series
Blue House Concerts, Lanesboro’s newest performance venue, will kick off its inaugural year with three concerts during the 2019 holiday season. Entitled the Nordic Winter Music Series, the three family-friendly concerts (with receptions!) will be held as follows: I.Friday, December 13, at 7 p.m., at Discovery Faith Community, 507 Parkway Ave., S. in Lanesboro, pianist … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre named Top-Rated Nonprofit
LANESBORO, MN—The Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro, Minn., is pleased to announce that the organization has been named a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. The Commonweal is Southeast Minnesota’s only year-round professional, live theatre company and is currently celebrating its 31st year … [Read more...]
Vacant seat on Lanesboro School Board filled
At the November 21 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Sarah Peterson was nominated to fill the vacant seat on the board left by Lolly Melander. Melander resigned in September after serving on the board for nearly nine years. A roll call vote to appoint Peterson passed unanimously. Steve Storhoff was nominated and appointed as the board treasurer to replace Melander. The … [Read more...]
William Edelbach
William D. Edelbach, age 88, of Kellogg, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. William David was born December 10, 1930, rural Alma, Buffalo County, Wis., to Melvin and Wilma (Fink) Edelbach. On October 20, 1957, he married Patricia A. Kelly in Winona, Minn. William had a diverse work history and a life long career of logging and … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Holiday Dinner Dance December 7
The 39th Annual Holiday Dinner Dance will be Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the Lanesboro Community Center. The evening will begin with complimentary appetizers and wine served at 6 p.m. Catered dinner of beef burgundy and chicken cordon bleu will begin at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Dewy. Door prizes as well! Tickets may be purchased at Granny’s Liquor by … [Read more...]
Special guest Dane Stauffer joins Dan Chouinard and local Lanesboro talent at the 13th Annual Holiday Sing-along
Twin Cities-based accompanist, writer and vocalist Dan Chouinard is leading the 13th annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Sing-along on Friday, December 20, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mane Theatre in downtown Lanesboro. Dan will host the evening, an annual Lanesboro institution, with his fantastic piano and accordion playing, gentle spirit and genuine appreciation for sharing … [Read more...]
Announcing call for visual artists of all ages for Emerging Artist Exhibition at Lanesboro Arts Gallery
Lanesboro Arts is pleased to announce an opportunity for emerging visual artists to display their work in a professional gallery setting at Lanesboro Arts during winter 2020. Applications are due December 2, 2019, for the Emerging Artist Exhibition, which will showcase a body of work from two to three emerging artists from throughout the country. Lanesboro Arts defines … [Read more...]
Eleanor Peterson
Eleanor Dorothy Peterson, 91, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Eleanor was born January 27, 1928, the eighth of 15 children, to Alvin and Stella (Larson) Bremseth. She was baptized at the Elstad Lutheran church where she remained a lifelong member. After attending Elstad and Durkin country … [Read more...]