A public hearing to discuss the Minnesota Statute for “granny pods” was held prior to the Lanesboro City Council meeting on September 6 at 5:15 p.m. Each Minnesota city can choose to opt out of the state ordinance allowing granny pods. EDA member Michael Brown pointed out that Lanesboro’s ordinance regarding situations like the granny pod one is 27-years-old and outdated. “The … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement ~ Logan Kenneth Rein
Josh and Kristi Rein of Lanesboro, Minn., are happy to announce the birth of their son, Logan Kenneth. Logan was born August 29, 2016. Maternal grandparents are Ken and Helen Jacobson of Peterson, Minn. Paternal grandparents are John and Sandra Rein of Lanesboro. … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement ~ Daxyn Terry Hareldson
Caleb and Samantha Hareldson of Lanesboro are happy to announce the birth of their son, Daxyn Terry Hareldson. Daxyn was born in Rochester, Minn., on July 2, 2016, weighing 7 lb 11 oz and was 21 1/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jerry and Kim McCabe of Lanesboro, Diane Hareldson of Preston, and Raymond Reese of Preston. … [Read more...]
Gerald Eugene Small
Gerald Eugene Small, 77, of Lanesboro, formally of Carlton, Minn., passed away at Chosen Valley Care Center on August 28, 2016. Gerald was born on July 1, 1939, in Holyoke, Minn., to Lowell and Lulu Mae (Scott) Small. Gerald married his wife of 54 years, Renee (Parenteau) on February 23, 1962. They lived most of his life in Carlton, Minn. He worked for Conwed Corporation … [Read more...]
Upcoming Taste of the Trail events have much to offer
On three Saturdays in September, The Root River Trail Towns are featuring local food, artisans, entertainment, cultural activities and fun for all during an annual trail-wide event, Taste of the Trail. Taste of the Trail is similar ot many “Taste of...” events in many towns all over the Midwest. In this case, the nine towns along the trail system are focusing on food, … [Read more...]
Call for emerging artists of all media from MN or NYC for place-based Lanesboro residency program
Lanesboro Arts invites emerging artists in all media from Minnesota and the five boroughs of New York City to apply for the Lanesboro Residency Program, generously supported by the Jerome Foundation. Applications are due September 1, 2016 (online submission deadline) for residencies scheduled in 2017. The Lanesboro Residency Program provides an opportunity for emerging … [Read more...]
North Prairie Church to celebrate anniversary
Area residents, along with past and present members of North Prairie Church, are invited to celebrate 160 years of church service. Pastor Tim Larson of Willmar, Minn. will be the guest Pastor on Sunday, August 28, 2016 for a 10:30 am worship which will begin the special celebration of the church’s anniversary. Pastor Larson is the son of a former pastor at North Prairie … [Read more...]

