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...]
Jillian Rae to engage with Lanesboro community week of July 8 and perform full band concert at St. Mane Theatre
Lanesboro Arts presents an evening with the Jillian Rae Band at the historic St. Mane Theatre in downtown Lanesboro on Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. Returning to the St. Mane after a memorable 2016 performance. Jillian Rae is a multi-talented singer-songwriter and vocalist that has cultivated a reputation as the go-to violin accompanist for dozens of roots, rock, and Americana … [Read more...]
You’re invited to a (big) Lanesboro party!
By Steve Harris When the popular American humorist Dave Barry turned 50 he listed 25 things he learned in his first five decades. Number 10? “There comes a time when you should stop expecting other people to make a big deal about your birthday. That time is age 11.” Well, I don’t agree with Dave Barry. Most people don’t. Especially the good people of Lanesboro, Minn., who … [Read more...]