Ramon Lyle Hanson, 93, a Chicago lawyer, insurance regulator and financial planner who began his life as a South Dakota small town boy during the Dust Bowl days of the Great Depression, died on December 10, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran home in Rushford, Minn. A singer with a strong baritone voice, Ray was a hard worker dedicated to his clients, a church-going … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Council reconsiders decision not to pave Zenith Street
The Lanesboro City Council revisited the matter of the Zenith Street paving proposal at their December 4 meeting. Council member Jason Resseman was Mayor pro tem in Mayor Autumn Johnson’s absence. Mayor Johnson participated in the meeting via remote access. Currently, a portion of Zenith Street is unpaved and is a gravel road. The residents had hopes that it would be paved … [Read more...]
Merle Francis Knutson
Merle Knutson, 86, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at his home, Fillmore Place in Preston, Minn., surrounded by friends and family. Merle Francis Knutson was born April 13, 1931, in Carrolton Township, Minn., to Ludwig and Edna (Tokvam) Knutson. Merle was the youngest of seven children. He spent his childhood and young adulthood helping his mother and two brothers operate … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Legion kicks off campaign
The city of Lanesboro is fortunate to have beautiful old buildings which make up its downtown National Historic District. Those buildings come at a cost, however; they must be maintained and done so within guidelines which “come with the territory” of historic districts. One of those lovely “Grand Old Dames” is now in need of one of those expensive repairs. Lanesboro’s … [Read more...]
Marie (Gilberston) Amdahl
Marie Sylvia (Gilberston) Amdahl passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday November 29, 2017, at the Spring Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center. Marie was born on June 16, 1919, to Julian and Ida (Torgerson) Gilbertson. She attended the Wraalstad Country School, graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1936 and Winona Teachers College in 1938. She taught … [Read more...]
Paul “Herb” Hanson
Paul “Herb” Hanson, age 58, lifelong resident of Lanesboro died Tuesday, November 28, at his home following a long battle with cancer. Paul was born May 8, 1959, in Rochester, Minn., to Carroll and Evelyn (Hilden) Hanson. He grew up and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1977. He had worked for Whalen Sand and Gravel, Norse Products, and for the last 27 years at … [Read more...]
Julie Hadoff
Julie Hadoff, age 59, of Winona, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Gundersen Health in La Crosse, Wis. Funeral services for Julie Hadoff will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2017, at Whalan Lutheran Church in Whalan, with Rev. Pat Hinkie officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Julie Kay Hadoff … [Read more...]
Lanesboro long term planning committee presents report to school board
Board member Steve Snyder gave an update on the Finance and Facilities Long Term Planning Committee at the November 16 Lanesboro School Board meeting. The committee has been working to fulfill its mission, which is to empower students and offer them a quality education. “We have a fund balance so we can make some smart, proactive decisions,” Snyder said. He added that the … [Read more...]
Christopher Frank Miehlisch
Christopher Frank Miehlisch lost his battle with depression on November 9, 2017, at age 26 in Janesville, Wis. He grew up on a farm near Lanesboro, Minn., surrounded by turkeys, together with his sister who misses him beyond belief. He loved all animals, furry, scaly or feathery and many became part of the family, to his parents bewilderment. He loved to fish, but released … [Read more...]
Volleyball (10/23 & 10/26) 1A and 1AA East Play-Offs
9-seed R-P (10-16) 0, 8-seed Kingsland (13-17) 3 > 25-23, 25-21, 25-19 (K: L. Buchholtz 26 kills, 3 aces; Kori Kruegel 11 kills, 12 digs; E. Buchholtz 33 assists; T. Zimmerman 18 digs, 13-13 serving; Jenna Schmidt 19-19 serving. RP: Nicole Blagsvedt 6 kills; Olivia Hoff 15 digs; Lauren Lawston 5 kills, 14 digs; Kensay Clobes 4 kills, 11 digs. Buchholtz had a 6-kill, 3-ace … [Read more...]