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...]
Letting go!
My husband Glenn died Sunday June 16, 2019, Father’s Day. He was 82. We all experience loss whether it’s a spouse, daughter, son or a friend. We have to confront death in order to value life. Glenn and I, in our declining years, had time to reminisce and converse about our lives. We are grateful for our many years in this world and for our 53 years together. We have been … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Child Care Center recognized in national publication
At the June 20 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Board member Dave Lawstuen announced that the Lanesboro Child Care Center had been mentioned in a national publication from the Bipartisan Policy Center. The May 2019 article, titled “From the Ground Up: Improving Child Care and Early Learning Facilities,” talked about the importance of early childhood learning and quality child … [Read more...]
City of Lanesboro to celebrate sesquicentennial
The quaint, scenic town of Lanesboro, Minn., has had the experience of being a boom town when the railroad came through to bleak times during economic downturns and has now come full circle, back to a bustling city beginning with the creation of the bike trail which takes the path of the old railroad through town. The City of Lanesboro will be celebrating its 150th birthday … [Read more...]
Glenn Nyenhuis
My husband, Glenn Nyenhuis, died June 16, 2019. He was 82. He was born in Sheboygan, Wis., the oldest of four boys. At 18 he joined the Naval Air Corps, where he served as a radar technician during the Cold War with Russia. He took great pride in the time he spent in service of his country and grateful for the opportunities he experienced in the Naval Air Corps. In 1987 … [Read more...]
Arbor Day Foundation names Lanesboro Tree City USA
Lanesboro, Minn., was named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Lanesboro achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre presents the Artaria String Quartet
The Commonweal Theatre Company once again welcomes the renowned Artaria String Quartet for a two night concert series at the Commonweal Theatre in historic downtown Lanesboro. Concert dates are Wednesday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. Now in its 20th season, the Stringwood Chamber Music Festival is a chamber music immersion in SE Minnesota. An … [Read more...]
Edward A. Knutson
Edward Arnold Knutson, 58, of Lanesboro, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at his home, of natural causes. Edward was born on November 18, 1960, in Rochester, to Stanley and Florence (Campbell) Knutson. For the last 30 plus years, Eddy has worked for PSI (Preston Specialties Inc.) in Lanesboro. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his bike and listening to music. Eddy … [Read more...]