Fillmore County Journal

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Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center expands

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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

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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

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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...]

Henry “Hank” Morgan

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Henry “Hank” Morgan, age 58, of Madison, S. Dak., died on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 29 at Weiland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Constanze Hagmaier officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at Weiland Funeral Chapel, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday one hour prior … [Read more...]

School year off to a great start in Lanesboro

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Recently hired Lanesboro Superintendent Matt Schultz was pleased to say that the 2016-17 school year was off to a great start. He has been enjoying working with the staff and wished to recognize transportation director Chad Wangen for the fantastic job he does handling the bus and van scheduling. Schultz spent some time observing Wangen at work and was impressed with how he … [Read more...]

Irven Holtegaard

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Irven Holtegaard, 90, of Lanesboro, passed away September 8, 2016 at Gundersen Health Care in LaCrosse, Wis. Irven was born March 25, 1926 in Belmont, Mont., to Oscar and Minda (Benson) Holtegaard. He moved with his family to St. Charles as an infant. Later they settled in the Peterson area and he attended Lanesboro schools. He was married on September 10, 1946 to Arlene … [Read more...]

Flamingos flock Fillmore County

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You may have noticed a flock of flamingos moving around the Preston, Harmony, Lanesboro, and Fountain area in the last year and wondering what they were for. The flamingo flock was started by the Harmony Just For Kix dance team as a fundraiser for a trip to the Outback Bowl. The Outback Bowl is held in Tampa Bay, Fla., around New Year’s each year and features college … [Read more...]

Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce reduces staff

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LANESBORO, MN. — As of August 31, the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce eliminated the position of director of business, held by Shirley Mulder. For the time being, the chamber will maintain a three-quarter time position for Director of Tourism Cheryl Krage along with two part-time staff in its visitor center downtown. “We cannot re-open the director of business position at … [Read more...]

Lanesboro holds public hearing to discuss granny pods

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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...]