This November, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give the perfect gift – a blood donation – to help ensure a sufficient blood supply throughout the holiday season. A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with family gatherings and travel. However, patients don’t get a holiday break from needing lifesaving … [Read more...]
Lanesboro sailor continues 74 years of Seabee tradition
GULFPORT, MS - “We Build, We Fight” has been the motto of the U. S. Navy’s Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” for the past 74 years. Today, Lanesboro, Minn., native and a 2010 Lanesboro High School graduate Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin Hungerholt builds and fights with the Navy on the Gulf Coast and around the world as a member of the Navy serving at Naval … [Read more...]
Charlotte Grace (Goodroad) Kukuk
Charlotte Grace (Goodroad) Kukuk of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away in her 88th year on November 13, 2016. She led a full and joyful life, loving God and family and serving others. She leaves behind memories of her many acts of kindness, often expressed through her singing in church groups and legendary cooking and baking. Charlotte and her husband, Ivan V. Kukuk had a loving … [Read more...]
Lanesboro City Council member proposes budget cuts
“I went through the budget and found places to make cuts,” Lanesboro City Councilman Tom Smith stated. Smith proceeded to review the 2017 budget to show the other members of the council where he felt cuts could be made. Among other suggestions, he proposed cutting the police budget, various departments in public works, the library budget for movies and books, the EDA, and … [Read more...]
Wayne W. Johnson
Wayne W. Johnson, 88, a longtime member of the Lanesboro community passed away November 7, 2016 at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Wayne was born April 24, 1928 in rural Lanesboro to Francis and Ruby (Johnson) Johnson. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1946 and attended Winona Business School. On March 23, 1952, he married Clara Abrahamson at Elstad Lutheran … [Read more...]
Rickie Lee Dollar
Rickie Lee Dollar, 55, of Austin, passed away November 6, 2016 at his home. Rick was born January 29, 1961 in El Paso, Tex., to Joe C. and Harriet (Hongerholt) Dollar. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1979. He went to school to become a diesel mechanic. Rick worked for Hormel as a forklift and truck mechanic for 28 years. He enjoyed working on cars, taking … [Read more...]
Kristofer Daniel Youngquist
Kristofer Daniel Youngquist, 45, of rural Lanesboro, entered his heavenly home on October 23, 2016. Father. Brother. Neighbor. Friend. Veteran. Joker. Outdoorsman. Vikings fan. Gentleman. Compassionate for animals. Faithful. Loved. All words used to describe this man, who will be greatly missed. He is survived by a daughter, Kristina Youngquist of Vail, C.; a son, Curtis … [Read more...]
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center expands
It is a very exciting time for the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center of Lanesboro, Minn., as 151 acres have recently been added to the existing 80 acres. The property, which is known as “The Point,” was owned by the Gavere family from Albert Lea, Minn. It was first owned by Frank Gavere and then by his son Allen. “For 38 years they have allowed us to use the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro closes online school
Superintendent Matt Schultz recommended that the Lanesboro School Board close the online school that the district currently offers. Last year, only one student was enrolled in the program, and this year, enrollment is sitting at zero. “To continue it as a viable option, we would need to get it staffed,” Schultz pointed out as an alternative to closing. His thought was that … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Council approves road project
After community input meetings and much discussion, the Lanesboro City Council approved the Auburn/Zenith Road Project at its regularly scheduled meeting on October 3, 2016. The council approved Resolution 2016-11 (Ordering Improvements and Preparation of Plans and Specifications) moving forward with Phase 1A, Phase 1B and Phase 2. Smith abstained. Phase 1A is will be … [Read more...]