EDA member Michael Brown asked the Lanesboro City Council for their input at their August 7 meeting on the issue that the EDA is currently facing. “At the EDA meeting one month ago, we had a discussion about what is taking place to recruit new members of the EDA,” Brown said, adding that there are seven seats available, but only five that are currently filled. The EDA has … [Read more...]
New business gives vibrant life to old storehouse
The perfect wine, brew, or cup of coffee takes time, patience, and skill to create. The vision for Lanesboro’s newest business was as thoughtfully put into motion. Tucked into the former 1932 Lanesboro Granary is The Granary, Coffee, Wine & Beer, where an inviting atmosphere, rustic industrial interior, and mouthwatering aromas beckon. Owners Kristen Asleson and Kimberly … [Read more...]
Grand opening to include river clean-up August 12 in Lanesboro
Join us on August 12 to celebrate the Grand Opening of Root River Rod Co in Lanesboro, Minn. We will be kicking off the day by cleaning up the town stretch of the Root River. Gloves, bags, and canoes will be available, but we encourage everyone to bring water shoes, waders, nets, even snorkels. Prizes for the most interesting trash pulled from the river! We will wrap up the … [Read more...]
James (Jim) Wagner
James (Jim) William Wagner, a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa passed away peacefully at his home on August 3, 2017, surrounded by his family. Jim was born to Roland Sr. and Marjorie (Krause) Wagner on October 16, 1948. He was preceded in death by both parents, a half-brother, Charles (Chuck) Krause and brother-in-law Brent Tufte. Jim enjoyed spending time … [Read more...]
E2 Boutique opens in new location
A favorite shopping spot in Lanesboro, Minn., is open once again after moving to a new building right next door to their former location. Barb Soma, owner of E2 Boutique, states that, “The opportunity to buy the building,” was a motivating factor. By purchasing the building she could “make it the way we wanted to,” including adding “real dressing rooms,” she notes. The … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school moves ahead with daycare expansion
Construction on Lanesboro Public School’s daycare expansion will begin at the end of July, with a projected completion date of August 11. The district is looking forward to growing the daycare program and continuing to meet the needs of the community. Superintendent Matt Schultz informed the school board that the district is one of the finalists for the $25,000 Monsanto … [Read more...]
St. Paul artist Annie Hejny to collaboratively create paintings with water and sediment from the Root River
St. Paul visual artist Annie Hejny will be living and working in Lanesboro August 6 – September 3, 2017 as artist in residence with Lanesboro Arts, supported by the Jerome Foundation. Annie will be collaborating with community members to utilize Root River water and sediment to create large-scale textured, abstract paintings that help reveal stories of our relationship to local … [Read more...]
Claire Pieper is top regional scorer at National FCCLA Leadership Conference
Lanesboro student Claire Pieper will be a senior at Lanesboro this fall. She is a motivated individual that has a lot of ideas, ranging from trying to find the right college and career for herself, to starting a non-profit organization someday, according to Rochelle Gathje, FCCLA advisor. This is evident with her recent accomplishments in FCCLA (Family, Career and Community … [Read more...]
Root River Outfitters under new ownership
Just as summer is in full swing and many people are enjoying time in the water, the new owners of Root River Outfitters in Lanesboro, Minn., are getting their feet wet as well. Caleb Rissman, along with his parents, Kevin and Holly Rissman, purchased the business because “it’s something Caleb has had an interest in for probably three or four years,” says Holly. They were … [Read more...]
Lanesboro signs new agreement on dam project
The city has been working to find a solution to the repair of the dam for more than a decade, but has been hampered by federal historic preservation guidelines. A 2014 Department of Natural Resources inspection of the dam revealed the 1868 hydroelectric structure was degrading more quickly than anticipated. National Inventory of Dams designates it as a Class 1 High-Hazard dam, … [Read more...]