Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the 38th annual Art in the Park fine art festival on Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Lanesboro’s Sylvan Park with 90-plus fine art and craft booths and live music. Renowned for quality, variety and value, Art in the Park is a family-friendly art fair that attracts thousands of regional patrons to Sylvan Park each year. The center piece of Art in … [Read more...]
Lanesboro recognizes American Legion
Mayor Autumn Johnson read a resolution proclaiming August 24 as American Legion Day in Lanesboro at the June 4 city council meeting. Several of the Legion members were present to hear the resolution. The Legion is nearing a century of service in Lanesboro and is the only Legion building in Minnesota that is on the historic registry. American Legion commander, Jim Haugan asked … [Read more...]
Arthur Lowell Tvedt
Arthur Lowell Tvedt, 88, of Kasson, Minn., and formerly of Bryon, Minn., passed away suddenly on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Lowell was born on May 30, 1930, the son of Clarence and Lydia (Williams) Tvedt on the family farm in Canisteo Township, Dodge County, Minn. He enjoyed growing up on the farm and received an … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school board discusses community meeting
At their May 17 meeting, the Lanesboro school board reviewed the recent community meeting that was held to discuss the proposed facility updates and renovations. “I just want to comment that it was an exceptionally well-run meeting,” Executive Director of the Lanesboro Arts Board, John Davis said. He was impressed with the turnout. “It shows how much everyone cares about the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro council makes final decision on Zenith Street paving project
A letter stating the Zenith Street homeowners’ perspective on the proposed Zenith Street East paving project was distributed at the May 7 Lanesboro City Council meeting as part of the public hearing to discuss the project. Several of the Zenith Street homeowners were also present to make one last statement before the council decided whether or not to go ahead with the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Schools plans community meeting to discuss school update proposals
Lanesboro School Board member Dave Lawstuen gave the facilities committee report at the April 19 meeting. HSR Associates, the architecture firm working with the district on the buildings’ proposed improvements, provided maps, mock-ups, and a detailed concept plan to help those present at the meeting to visualize the changes and additions. The projects that the facilities … [Read more...]
David Henry Ask
David Henry Ask, named after both grandfathers, was born July 6, 1946, to Myran and Lucile Ask in Lanesboro, Minn. He died April 15, 2018, after an almost two-year battle with brain cancer. Dave attended Durkin Elementary. He was attached to VP-24 homeported in Norfolk, Va., and honorably discharged from the Navy. Upon returning home, Dave worked for Honeywell in Hopkins. … [Read more...]
Lanesboro City Council makes decision on Zenith Street paving project
The April 9 Lanesboro City Council meeting opened at 5:30 p.m. with the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting. County Assessor Cindy Blagsvedt and appraiser Ron Vickre were present to review the appeal and equalization policies and procedures with the council. After the review, the meeting was opened up for questions from the council and local residents. An appeal … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre Company opens 30th season
The Commonweal Theatre Company is pleased to announce the opening of its 30th season of producing professional, live theatre in historic Lanesboro, Minn. In honor of this momentous occasion, Autumn Johnson, mayor of Lanesboro has officially designated April 7, 2018, as Commonweal Theatre Day across the community. The designation marks, among others, the Commonweal’s dedication … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre announces 2018 Fillmore and Houston County Free Nights
The Commonweal Theatre Company announces performance dates for its 2018 County Free Night Program. Theatre lovers living and/or working in Fillmore or Houston Counties are invited to attend — free of charge — Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky, a “luminously beautiful” play that will change the way you view the heaven and earth, on April 12; a charming musical tale about friendship … [Read more...]